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BC53 GMY

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,852 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 59,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,736 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,736 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake discs worn.

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,517 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,413 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GMY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC53 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC53 GMY registered?

BC53 GMY is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is BC53 GMY safe to buy?

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