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AP53 NJY

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,474 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 126,473 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 122,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,995 miles

Front disc and pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2018 119,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front disc and pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,655 miles

Front discs pads wearing low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs pads wearing low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,520 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 112,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,103 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 105,440 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,646 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 100,646 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,565 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,473 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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AP53 NJY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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