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AX04 GZU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,120 mi
Last recorded165,120 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 GZU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 165,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 165,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,257 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 161,254 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 145,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,252 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,659 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens weathered and bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visable " LENS WEATHERED"

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split between tread blocks

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aux belt cracked

front tyres worn on the edges rest of tread nearly on 3mm 195/60/R15H event

Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,965 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aux belt cracked

front tyres worn on the edges rest of tread nearly on 3mm 195/60/R15H event

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 76,743 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 76,743 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 19,742 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 18 May 2007 19,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AX04 GZU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX04 GZU, 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 AX04 GZU registered?

AX04 GZU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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