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AV54 AUW

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,385 mi
Last recorded59,385 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AUW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts /// o/s/f binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts /// o/s/f binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,900 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

underbody has slight corrosion in places

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 32,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of brake pipe out to N/S/R flexi hose.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,142 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,297 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,298 miles

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

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

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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AV54 AUW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV54 AUW, 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 AV54 AUW registered?

AV54 AUW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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