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BJ54 VLD

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VLD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,840 miles

lift in o/s/f strut top

Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fit at rear

lift in o/s/f strut top

Fail 10 Jul 2014 107,132 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fit at rear

lift in o/s/f strut top

Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,800 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,090 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 69,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 50,990 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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BJ54 VLD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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