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BJ54 VMF

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VMF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 94,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,974 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,255 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,255 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,449 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,449 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Weather Conditions Today: Rain and Wet

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,187 miles

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

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

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

Weather Conditions Today: Rain and Wet

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,735 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 17,735 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,741 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 VMF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

BJ54 VMF is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 VMF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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