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BD53 JYW

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JYW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,845 miles

Emissions not tested rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,504 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 122,504 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,097 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake has excessive travel

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,054 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,795 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,361 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,260 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate & starting to delaminate but still clearly legible from required distance

Fail 13 Dec 2007 43,260 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate & starting to delaminate but still clearly legible from required distance

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,042 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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BD53 JYW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD53 JYW, 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 BD53 JYW registered?

BD53 JYW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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