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AV54 HWU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 136,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 128,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 120,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,139 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 87,638 miles

All 4 coil springs are corroded

nearside front brake binding on slightly

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,293 miles

sill covers fitted / o/s/r sill corroding / corrosion on coil springs / adv front brake check

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,280 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking on sidewall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,427 miles

n/s wiper poor

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,397 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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AV54 HWU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HWU, 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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AV54 HWU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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