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BA04 GFV

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,015 mi
Last recorded52,015 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,015 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,313 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 50,287 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,291 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,744 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,743 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper. n/s corner. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,701 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 37,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,387 miles

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

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 GFV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BA04 GFV, 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 BA04 GFV registered?

BA04 GFV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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