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AJ53 YAG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,509 mi
Last recorded176,509 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YAG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 176,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 173,787 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 173,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 166,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 166,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 163,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 154,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 148,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 148,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre radial cracks

Offside Front tyre radial cracks

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,496 miles

o/s front brake slight binding

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,882 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 101,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 95,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,509 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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AJ53 YAG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ53 YAG, 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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AJ53 YAG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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