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BJ54 VLM

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 99,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,560 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,370 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres side walls deteriorated (cracking up )

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,092 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,452 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,933 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,203 miles

Nearside and offside brake pads are wearing thin

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 VLM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 VLM registered?

BJ54 VLM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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