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AP53 NLG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NLG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 110,678 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,422 miles

some corrosion starting on suspension and sills

Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,896 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,982 miles

dent in n/s sill

front brakes slightly uneven

n/s/f fog lamp trim missing

o/s/f brake slightly tight

Pass 15 Jan 2011 68,157 miles

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

front brake imbalance close to limit 23% limit 25%

Fail 20 Jan 2010 63,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,393 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 NLG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLG, 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 NLG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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