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BJ54 FBK

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FBK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 157,760 miles

Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 157,760 miles

Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,443 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 149,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Front fog lamp insecure both (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 134,888 miles

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

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

slight rust under car

Fail 25 Feb 2023 134,888 miles

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

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

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

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

slight rust under car

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sweaty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sweaty (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 119,119 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 111,183 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,172 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,955 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,618 miles

n/s front tyre has a deep cut to side wall but not down to cords

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,110 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)

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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BJ54 FBK is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ54 FBK, 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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BJ54 FBK is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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