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2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 USD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 127,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 127,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 118,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 111,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,685 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,420 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,420 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,337 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 59,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,468 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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AJ04 USD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ04 USD, 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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AJ04 USD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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