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AO04 VDJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VDJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in area of oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

uneven wear on outer treads of both front tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 88,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake has long travel

Slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,146 miles

Brake binding slightly nearside rear

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,593 miles

handbrake noise on application

nearside headlight lense misty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,648 miles

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

both front brakes dragging slightly

nearside headlamp beam image a bit hazy

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,868 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,058 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,335 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,507 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

offside headlamp a little loose

Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,655 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 VDJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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