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AV04 VDT

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,362 mi
Last recorded182,362 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VDT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 182,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 182,362 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 175,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 175,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 167,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 167,136 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,208 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 154,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount and axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight tightness at wheel when turned by hand

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount and axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight tightness at wheel when turned by hand

Offside wiper blade slight streaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine upper rear area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount and axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight tightness at wheel when turned by hand

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount and axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight tightness at wheel when turned by hand

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade slight streaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine upper rear area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle and coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle and coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle and coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle and coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 115,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,446 miles

slight tightness noticed front wheels when turned by hand

various light corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,022 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,923 miles

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

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

offside front fog light missing

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,706 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,745 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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AV04 VDT is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 AV04 VDT, 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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AV04 VDT is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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