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BK54 OEA

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 OEA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,939 miles

Handbrake high

Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake high

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,436 miles

0.5L oil top up

Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,436 miles

0.5L oil top up

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Replaced bulb, set aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No oil on dipstick (topped up 2.5 ltrs)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens starting to go opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens start to go opaque (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 29 May 2014 53,767 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 53,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,580 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 48,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2012 44,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,362 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall split/perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,674 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to split/crack

Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,673 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to split/crack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,972 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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BK54 OEA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK54 OEA, 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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BK54 OEA is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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