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BC04 HRD

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HRD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,992 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,206 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,655 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,069 miles

Both rear tyres starting to step on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,601 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,470 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,446 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,938 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,521 miles

o/s rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,903 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,612 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn

rear wiper is torn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,609 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs are worn

rear wiper is torn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,533 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 HRD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BC04 HRD, 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 HRD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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