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AO04 VCU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 89,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,293 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,164 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 41,261 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,702 miles

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

child seats fitted o/s and n/s rear

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Aug 2009 23,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seats fitted o/s and n/s rear

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,323 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 VCU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 VCU registered?

AO04 VCU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is AO04 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 VCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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