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AF53 VTV

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,892 mi
Last recorded158,892 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VTV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,275 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wiper rubbers split ends

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 118,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,834 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

poly belt cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,763 miles

poly belt cracking (slight)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,541 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,751 miles

CENTER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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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AF53 VTV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

AF53 VTV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is AF53 VTV safe to buy?

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