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BC53 GMG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GMG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,347 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,347 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,123 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,349 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers smearing but still sufficiently clearing screen

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,289 miles

Wipers smearing but still sufficiently clearing screen

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,681 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,371 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,066 miles

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,694 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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BC53 GMG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC53 GMG, 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 BC53 GMG registered?

BC53 GMG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is BC53 GMG safe to buy?

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