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BG54 VDP

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

233,180 mi
Last recorded233,180 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VDP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 233,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 233,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 228,390 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 228,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 222,903 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 222,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 215,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 209,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 201,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 194,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 194,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 186,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 177,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 168,137 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 158,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 148,638 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 135,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 135,538 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,360 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,903 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,355 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 99,355 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,818 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,129 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BG54 VDP is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 BG54 VDP, 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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BG54 VDP is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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