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BJ54 VMG

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 96,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front numbre plate crack

Fail 18 Jan 2020 96,802 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front numbre plate crack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side rear inner section sills slight corrosion

nearside front tyre has cracks

Fail 17 Jan 2019 92,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side rear inner section sills slight corrosion

nearside front tyre has cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,144 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side upper section (2.4.C.1b)

front registration slight cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side upper section (2.4.C.1b)

front registration slight cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,634 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 55,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,737 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 30,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,917 miles

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

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 VMG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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