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AO04 FZC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,989 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 101,985 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 91,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 91,922 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking system (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,312 miles

al brake pipes corroding

all coil springs corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2024 83,312 miles

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

al brake pipes corroding

all coil springs corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,459 miles

rear inner sills corroding

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,276 miles

surface corrosion on rear inner sills

surface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,396 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low and starting to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear tyre wearing low and starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,740 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 75,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,365 miles

surface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,866 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,891 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 FZC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO04 FZC, 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 AO04 FZC registered?

AO04 FZC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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