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BD54 NEU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NEU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 145,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underbody vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2026 145,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underbody vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2026 145,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly needs adjustment or service (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) universal column ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust/corrosion underbody at front and rear effecting suspension components. Brake pipe, ferrules

Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Apr 2025 139,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Apr 2024 115,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2024 115,174 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,115 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeaters starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,818 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 55,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on mot limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 44,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,700 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,700 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,822 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r Tyres perished on outer wall but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,981 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,326 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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BD54 NEU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BD54 NEU, 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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BD54 NEU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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