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AO54 OTJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 OTJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,236 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

trims covering outer sills preventing inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2024 64,523 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 64,523 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 52,721 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,359 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills, suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,418 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 38,418 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 36,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody and suspension componentcorrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,624 miles

Rear both tyres have perish cracks in tread of inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,061 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,657 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,197 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,103 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 23,103 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,085 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 14,134 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,735 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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AO54 OTJ 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 82.6%.

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 AO54 OTJ, 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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What year was AO54 OTJ registered?

AO54 OTJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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