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AD53 ZFC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,521 mi
Last recorded146,521 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,124 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 106,288 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,646 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens dereriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Jan 2018 103,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside headlamp lens dereriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,779 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside mirror back missing

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,879 miles

O/S mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,823 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads wearing low about 80% worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads wearing low about 80% worn

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,810 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,631 miles

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

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

water level low

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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AD53 ZFC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD53 ZFC, 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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AD53 ZFC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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