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AK54 YMU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,728 mi
Last recorded138,728 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 138,728 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 138,728 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also heavily perished (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 109,165 miles

Nearside front tyre; outer shoulder worn

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,165 miles

Nearside front tyre; outer shoulder worn

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,457 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,704 miles

Engine Management light displayed

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,015 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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AK54 YMU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK54 YMU, 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 AK54 YMU registered?

AK54 YMU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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