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AO04 SOA

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,178 mi
Last recorded147,178 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SOA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 147,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,532 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 128,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 129,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leak (corrosion) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,343 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 110,323 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,711 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,297 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 SOA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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