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BJ54 VMC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,466 mi
Last recorded249,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VMC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 249,466 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges - 205/55/16 -

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak sump area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 249,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges - 205/55/16 -

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak sump area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 232,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 217,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre slightley wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 211,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,954 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 199,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 186,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 167,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 150,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,763 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 135,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 103,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Wear Indicators Across Centre Of Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wear To Edge Of Tyre & Tread Starting To Lift

Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Wear Indicators Across Centre Of Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wear To Edge Of Tyre & Tread Starting To Lift

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VMC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

BJ54 VMC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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