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AP54 EWM

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,340 mi
Last recorded126,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion underside, heavy at rear sills and rear axle, suspension, exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,098 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Headlight lenses fading

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,716 miles

Both rear brakes slight binds

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs, brake discs and pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,045 miles

Corrosion underside, rear inner sills, front and rear suspension components, springs

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,207 miles

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 9 Nov 2021 96,207 miles

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,095 miles

General corrosion to exhaust suspension and brake pipes

Tyres perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,095 miles

General corrosion to exhaust suspension and brake pipes

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyres perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,847 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,682 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,682 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 41,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 25,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,827 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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AP54 EWM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP54 EWM, 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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What year was AP54 EWM registered?

AP54 EWM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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