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AR04 EHW

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,601 mi
Last recorded129,601 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EHW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,610 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 107,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,923 miles

Central Front slight play in steering

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 102,890 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end of rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,532 miles

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,580 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,075 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,555 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both slightly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slightly worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,555 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both slightly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slightly worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,080 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r inner sill has corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,982 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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AR04 EHW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AR04 EHW, 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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AR04 EHW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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