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AE54 XPL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 111,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 107,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 105,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 102,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 101,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 99,489 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,654 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight drag when rotating wheel

Nearside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front slight drag when rotating wheel

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,686 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight drag when rotating both front wheels

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,170 miles

Both front brakes starting to grab.

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,959 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly grabbing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,046 miles

FRONT PAD LOW ON INNER / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PITTING ON O/S/R DISC

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,891 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHING BAD ON OUTER EDGES / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON OUTER EDGE / REAR TYRES PERRISHING ON OUTER

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,140 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,359 miles

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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AE54 XPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AE54 XPL, 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 AE54 XPL registered?

AE54 XPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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