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AF53 VSU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VSU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 116,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 112,715 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,362 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,133 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2012 88,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 48,756 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 May 2008 48,739 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

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 VSU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF53 VSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 VSU?

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What year was AF53 VSU registered?

AF53 VSU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is AF53 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VSU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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