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BJ04 CMF

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,321 mi
Last recorded139,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 CMF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2021 139,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread pattern,and outer wall has impact damage,but no cords or ply visible (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread pattern,and outer wall has impact damage,but no cords or ply visible (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,471 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to score (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,471 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to score (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,582 miles

both rear tyres cracking,but no chords or ply exposed

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,906 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,302 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,422 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 43,405 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,407 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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BJ04 CMF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ04 CMF, 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 BJ04 CMF registered?

BJ04 CMF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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