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BC04 HRG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,602 mi
Last recorded129,602 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HRG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 129,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing view of components

Fail 22 May 2021 129,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing view of components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 124,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,016 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,189 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 110,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 105,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 105,786 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 101,261 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 95,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2010 75,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,196 miles

unable to inspect rear belts due to seats not being fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect rear belts due to seats not being fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR BLADE SPLIT==REAR PADS LOW==FR BRAKES NOISY

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,497 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HRG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BC04 HRG, 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 HRG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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