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AO54 SZJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 SZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,578 miles

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 141,605 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 118,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 111,351 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 108,148 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 108,148 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner sills corroded

nearside rear handbrake low

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,571 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 95,566 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,814 miles

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,607 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 SZJ 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 81%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

AO54 SZJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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