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AU04 VHB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VHB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,562 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 114,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high bulbs fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 98,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2022 95,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 91,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,970 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 86,790 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 3 May 2017 83,452 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Nearside headlight deteriorated, beam image ok

Offside headlight deteriorated, beam image ok

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 80,041 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 6 May 2015 76,682 miles

Front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated, light pattern just visible.

Fail 7 May 2014 72,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim, not affecting bead seal.

Surface cracks on tread area of nearside rear tyre, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 7 May 2014 72,228 miles

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim, not affecting bead seal.

Surface cracks on tread area of nearside rear tyre, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 8 May 2013 67,248 miles

nsf shock absorber leaking

nsr tyre perished and cracking

osf brake binding

Pass 9 May 2012 62,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,275 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,654 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 50,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 44,550 miles

osr tyre perished/cracking and starting to distort

Pass 6 May 2008 37,818 miles

Front brake pads are getting low 3mm.

Pass 19 May 2007 30,448 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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AU04 VHB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AU04 VHB, 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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AU04 VHB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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