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AO04 EVG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 EVG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 139,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several places underneath car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 139,214 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several places underneath car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 128,470 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various places underneath corrosion but not seriously weekend the structure

Pass 14 May 2019 104,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 104,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 88,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 85,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,757 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 75,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,007 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 May 2011 55,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate is damaged

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 7 May 2011 55,035 miles

front number plate is damaged

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 5 May 2010 47,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,297 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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AO04 EVG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO04 EVG, 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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AO04 EVG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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