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AO54 YFU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,379 mi
Last recorded160,379 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 160,379 miles

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

headlight faded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 150,832 miles

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to wheel arches

heavy corrosion to chassis rails floor pans

Fail 5 Aug 2025 150,829 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

backing plates corroded

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to wheel arches

heavy corrosion to chassis rails floor pans

Pass 5 Aug 2024 144,693 miles

alternator belt in very very poor condition

corrosion to chassis rails tow bar heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis

rear light plastic missing

Fail 2 Aug 2024 144,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

alternator belt in very very poor condition

corrosion to chassis rails tow bar heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis

rear light plastic missing

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 136,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,582 miles

backing plate corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

towbar corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 127,582 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

backing plate corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

towbar corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Aug 2021 123,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to inner sills and rear coil springs

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to inner sills and rear coil springs

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 105,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Rear both tyres starting to perish

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

sat nav mount fitted to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,710 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2009 22,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,849 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 YFU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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