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AU54 KNB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,964 mi
Last recorded120,964 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KNB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,964 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,044 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 108,044 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 104,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,203 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,203 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,329 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,430 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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AU54 KNB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU54 KNB, 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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AU54 KNB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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