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BD04 CHG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,898 mi
Last recorded68,898 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,898 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 68,898 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,368 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,592 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 61,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 56,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,361 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,017 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 42,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,018 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,037 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,634 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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BD04 CHG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD04 CHG, 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 BD04 CHG registered?

BD04 CHG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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