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AO04 GBU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,115 mi
Last recorded226,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 226,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 221,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 205,069 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 205,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dashboard (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 195,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 177,369 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot shaft clip loose but not letting a ingress of dirt

slight exhaust blow from manifild / down pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2013 116,657 miles

Front wipers split but still providing an adequate view of the road

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge but not to the ply or cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 166,572 miles

Front wipers split but still providing an adequate view of the road

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge but not to the ply or cords

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 150,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 130,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 107,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 107,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,588 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 GBU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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