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BA04 GDJ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,814 mi
Last recorded218,814 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GDJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 218,814 miles

Corrosion to all under-floor components

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 205,810 miles

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

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

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 19 Dec 2022 205,810 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 193,276 miles

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

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

corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 180,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 166,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 166,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 154,120 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,425 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 137,425 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 119,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged osf, osr and nsf (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,166 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

Fail 18 Jun 2015 105,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,177 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,177 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,396 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

n/s blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,807 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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BA04 GDJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BA04 GDJ, 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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BA04 GDJ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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