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BJ04 UBW

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,384 mi
Last recorded154,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UBW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushing worn both side

general rust underneath

Fail 4 Jan 2022 154,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushing worn both side

general rust underneath

Pass 24 Dec 2020 153,347 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 153,347 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,841 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 54,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,342 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 UBW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BJ04 UBW, 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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BJ04 UBW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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