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BC04 KMY

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 KMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,412 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,412 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 142,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,165 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres have slightly cracked sidewalls and worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,249 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,472 miles

front brake pads wearing thin (inners)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,150 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 KMY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 KMY, 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 KMY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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