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AU04 VHD

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VHD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 99,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,536 miles

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,696 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding but not detected on roller brake tester

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding but not detected on roller brake tester

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,212 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,439 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,191 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,191 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,293 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 36,236 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,678 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 VHD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHD, 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 AU04 VHD registered?

AU04 VHD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AU04 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 VHD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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