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BC04 HPL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,273 mi
Last recorded148,273 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,674 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 119,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 108,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os/f wiper has a slight split

Fail 5 Aug 2013 89,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os/f wiper has a slight split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle fully ladened, not all seat belts tested

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle fully ladened, not all seat belts tested

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,526 miles

Child seat fitted nearside and offside rear seat belts not fitted.Nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,983 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,983 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,740 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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BC04 HPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC04 HPL, 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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BC04 HPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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