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AJ04 VDM

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,510 mi
Last recorded225,510 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VDM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 225,510 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 May 2019 225,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 221,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 212,545 miles

cannot inspect n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes due to excessive underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2016 204,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 195,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 195,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 185,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 185,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 168,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 168,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 142,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2011 117,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 90,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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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AJ04 VDM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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