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BG54 WRC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WRC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 114,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,452 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms, shock absorber platform and sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 111,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms, shock absorber platform and sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 May 2019 93,119 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 71,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,648 miles

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,286 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,855 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 25,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,162 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 WRC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG54 WRC, 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 BG54 WRC registered?

BG54 WRC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is BG54 WRC safe to buy?

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