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AD04 TAU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 99,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 98,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 94,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 89,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2019 86,912 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting broken

Fail 30 May 2019 86,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 25 May 2018 84,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 81,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 19 May 2016 78,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 74,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 65,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,089 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AD04 TAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD04 TAU registered?

AD04 TAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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