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AY04 RXC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RXC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,644 miles

parking brake effort only just met limits

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,789 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps focus is very poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,075 miles

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT FOCUS IS POOR

Rear SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS RUSTING

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,379 miles

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

Front TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,319 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,034 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,254 miles

front bumper scuffed

n/s front binding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,446 miles

n/s front brake is binding slightly

panel damage

Pass 24 Apr 2013

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,832 miles

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

front tyre wear is uneven

front tyres are very badly perished

n/s front brake is slower to operate

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,773 miles

Parking brake lever travel slightly long but acceptable when tested

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,603 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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AY04 RXC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY04 RXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 RXC registered?

AY04 RXC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is AY04 RXC safe to buy?

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