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AP53 CFJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,330 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Springs all around corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 89,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,980 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,980 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust rubbers perished and split

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,026 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,665 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,093 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel dragging

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,948 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,614 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,665 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,670 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre but no ply or cord visible

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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AP53 CFJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP53 CFJ, 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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AP53 CFJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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