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AP04 RVM

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,958 mi
Last recorded120,958 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 120,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,196 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,189 miles

Power steering pump noisy

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,558 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,541 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 37,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2007

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 RVM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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