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AP53 POU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,573 mi
Last recorded156,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 POU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 156,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, currently preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing insecure but unlikely to fall off (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened local general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front local corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 156,573 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both too cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, currently preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing insecure but unlikely to fall off (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened local general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front local corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,870 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 150,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,250 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 145,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 137,519 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,487 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,894 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 98,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,091 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,524 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,660 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,299 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 POU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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