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AR04 KLF

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area rusted through near trailing arm bush mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,042 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,382 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,382 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front shock absorber dust covers deterioated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front shock absorber dust covers deterioated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,630 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 KLF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KLF, 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 KLF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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