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BJ54 VMD

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,498 mi
Last recorded151,498 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VMD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 20 Apr 2018 151,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 136,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 136,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,963 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,149 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 111,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil very low

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,043 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,043 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 72,158 miles

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

baby seats fitted to centre & n/s seats of centre row not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts or seat back security,also not allowing centre bench to slide forward exposing rear most seats

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,275 miles

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

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

baby seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

both number plate lettering not as perscribed font but not failable

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,275 miles

baby seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

both number plate lettering not as perscribed font but not failable

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 1 May 2009 53,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,864 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 VMD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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