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AO54 SZX

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 SZX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 169,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 169,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 156,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 156,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed [due to exhaust leak] rear box join (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [both need mopping} (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick [both] (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake not working to standards[osr]

Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,319 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Jul 2023 133,432 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 3 Jul 2023 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 120,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 107,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,410 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 96,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,795 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced with side lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,841 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Offside rear brake discs starting to corrode. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

5. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,027 miles

1/ n/s wiper blade becoming perished 2/ slight damage to windscreen 3/ o/s rear brake disc becoming coirroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,655 miles

both front tyres at legal limits

o/s rear tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,185 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on outside edges. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on outside edges. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,814 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 SZX is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AO54 SZX, 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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AO54 SZX is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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