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BG54 WPU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,285 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2025 93,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,207 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,908 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,691 miles

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 41,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,990 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

nearside wiper split

offside front tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,302 miles

all tyre walls slight damage

offside wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,899 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,078 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 WPU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 WPU registered?

BG54 WPU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is BG54 WPU safe to buy?

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