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AP53 NKC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,146 mi
Last recorded98,146 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NKC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,146 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

beam pattern poor on both headlamps

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,999 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washer jets would benefit from adjustment

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,721 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat cover loose

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Handbrake excessive travel

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,721 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat cover loose

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Handbrake excessive travel

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,642 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 65,642 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and slight cuts in tread but no cords showning (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs rusting

slight blow on rear exhaust to centre

underbody rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,932 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 49,925 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,793 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on brake test (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear +o/s front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,814 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 NKC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP53 NKC, 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 NKC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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