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AU54 TGJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,109 mi
Last recorded167,109 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 TGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 167,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 167,109 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 150,546 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear springs slight corroded

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 141,149 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 141,142 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 136,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,155 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Hand brake lever has high travel

Under body corrosion to all areas inc front suspension arms inner sills floor and rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,495 miles

General rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,889 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,132 miles

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

O/S/F Headlamp lense slightly discoloured

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,117 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack tie rod.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,706 miles

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 35,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,369 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 TGJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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