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B20 OBB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 OBB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,602 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & exhaust System is Corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 55,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle & Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & exhaust System is Corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 52,873 miles

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

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

Vehicle suspension components and chassis generally corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2024 52,873 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear corrosion around axle mountings. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle suspension components and chassis generally corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet pipe next to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet pipe next to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill has holes but is not within 30cm of any structural components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of car heavily corroded especially both rear sills.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer face. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipe next to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipe next to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust generally corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of car heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,153 miles

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,342 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding Brake caliper seized (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,145 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2015 39,145 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plate letter spacing just legal

fuel tamk corroded,filler neck connections corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,092 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plate letter spacing just legal

fuel tamk corroded,filler neck connections corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,099 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyes uneven wear advise 4wheeler

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,979 miles

both front tyes uneven wear advise 4wheeler

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,571 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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B20 OBB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B20 OBB, 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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B20 OBB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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