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AV54 WZX

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,412 mi
Last recorded190,412 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 WZX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 190,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill withing prescribed area of rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill withing prescribed area of rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp damaged but secure

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 180,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 180,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked around back box join flange, centre part of same join also corroded. Centre and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 171,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage has play (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 171,130 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and pushing out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage has play (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 163,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to both bumpers

Exhaust back box heatshield deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 163,349 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to both bumpers

Exhaust back box heatshield deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion around rear suspension component mountings

Fail 20 Mar 2019 153,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion around rear suspension component mountings

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box join (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box join (7.1.2)

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,893 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,832 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,815 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,883 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,007 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 WZX is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV54 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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