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BJ54 VNB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,133 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,289 miles

EML On

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,974 miles

EML on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,974 miles

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

EML on

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,206 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,794 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,794 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,365 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

engine management light on

Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,365 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,067 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 VNB 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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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