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AP53 UKK

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 156,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 154,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 151,552 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 136,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,292 miles

Engine oil leaking.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,565 miles

Oil leaking.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres close to limits

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Mar 2017 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres close to limits

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,194 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,502 miles

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,819 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,572 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,421 miles

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

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 UKK is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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