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BG54 WPL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 98,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 98,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,978 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 85,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,227 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 8 Nov 2010 39,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,828 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 11 Nov 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,788 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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BG54 WPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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