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AO04 EXB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 EXB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No reserve handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,211 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2019 91,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,802 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,802 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,953 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,581 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,598 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,595 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front wheel housing plastic liner insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,251 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,307 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EXB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO04 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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