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AX04 VJY

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 120,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 116,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 116,841 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,181 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,429 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 106,160 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 106,149 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 104,799 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 104,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,899 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

screw in tread of n/s/f tyre

under body shields fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,899 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

screw in tread of n/s/f tyre

under body shields fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,688 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

under body shield fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,707 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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AX04 VJY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

AX04 VJY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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