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AP04 RVA

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RVA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 157,112 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 152,521 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 152,521 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 144,791 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 144,791 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 129,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 123,178 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 123,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 113,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,906 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 15 Mar 2017 95,596 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

POWER STEERING LIGHT ON DASH INTERMITTANT

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TAIL PIPE MISSING AND SLIGHTLY NOISY ON TONE

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,849 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,649 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,020 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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AP04 RVA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP04 RVA, 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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AP04 RVA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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