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BJ54 PWL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,462 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,462 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake needs adjusting

slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe advise grease

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake needs adjusting

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm cracked and has a nail n/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm advise 2 tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise wiper blades smearing advise replacement [3]

n/s front tyre is cracked has a nail and is worn to 2mm advise replacement and tracking

n/s rear child seat is insecure

n/s rear tyre is worn close to the cords on the outside advise replacement

o/s rear tyre is cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,137 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 22,137 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 PWL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ54 PWL, 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 BJ54 PWL registered?

BJ54 PWL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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