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AO04 VDL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 123,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,500 miles

Front fog light cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2019 32,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,575 miles

EM lamp illuminated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,973 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Eml on

Sump oily

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Eml on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Sump oily

Pass 1 May 2015 98,691 miles

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating, leaking grease

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating, leaking grease

front brake pipes corroding

rear brake pads very low advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,674 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 77,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,221 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 VDL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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