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BK04 XUL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,854 mi
Last recorded137,854 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XUL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 137,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

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

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components and braking components

Pass 30 May 2023 136,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercarriage surface rust

Pass 16 May 2022 133,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

offside inner sill front and rear corroded.

Pass 17 May 2021 129,553 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 127,726 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,980 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected to Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected to Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,176 miles

E M L warning on dash

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,524 miles

E M L light ON

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

mild wiper marks on front screen

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,524 miles

E M L light ON

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

mild wiper marks on front screen

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 100,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,555 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,230 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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BK04 XUL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK04 XUL, 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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BK04 XUL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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