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AO04 VCY

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,564 mi
Last recorded161,564 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,564 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,318 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 141,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,949 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 14 May 2019 84,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 84,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 77,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,820 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers on sills

end of o/s wiper blade split

slight perishing on front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,156 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 VCY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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