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AO04 MJJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 138,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 132,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,194 miles

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

front brakes worn ,,, will need checking

Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,194 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both / lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

front brakes worn ,,, will need checking

Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,551 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))

exhaust rear pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 83,433 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,962 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,840 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front, nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,330 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 MJJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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