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AO54 YVF

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,899 mi
Last recorded228,899 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YVF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 228,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wheel arch brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see the brake pads well enough to make judgement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle is corroded but not dangerous

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear laminate off and letters cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 222,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 222,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

No 4 injector blowing at cylinder head

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 214,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 214,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 206,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear both rear axel bushes slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2017 206,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear both rear axel bushes slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 184,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner steering rack joints has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 173,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 173,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 163,874 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,856 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 156,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 150,189 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 150,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 143,649 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 143,636 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 134,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,254 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake lever high with some reserve travel

Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,739 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 YVF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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