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AV04 VGN

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 89,899 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 89,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,745 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,881 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 71,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,855 miles

CHIP IN ZONE A OF SCREEN

REAR TYRES WORN RIDGED ON INNER

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2011 25,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,747 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,632 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 VGN is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV04 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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