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AO04 GAA

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,340 mi
Last recorded117,340 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GAA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 111,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill panel starting to corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 111,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill panel starting to corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replace bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,954 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 102,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,109 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replace bulb recheck alignment (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,634 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorating

under vehicle body has corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 90,066 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,670 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,157 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but readable and secure.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,157 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Registration plate damaged but readable and secure.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 58,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GAA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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