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AV04 VGU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,066 mi
Last recorded155,066 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,066 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints and rusted below car (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 152,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 147,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 122,527 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 122,527 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish

Handbrake travel high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,358 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,784 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 80,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,348 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 VGU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGU, 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 AV04 VGU registered?

AV04 VGU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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