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AF53 VRZ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,523 mi
Last recorded130,523 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VRZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 123,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (body attachment) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp lens loose and not connected to its adjustment mechanism. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (body attachment) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 120,035 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,324 miles

p/s light comes on and goes off during test

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

p/s light comes on and goes off during test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,333 miles

Both repeaters showing slight white light.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,209 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,581 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre cut in tread

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,039 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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AF53 VRZ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF53 VRZ, 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 AF53 VRZ registered?

AF53 VRZ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AF53 VRZ safe to buy?

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