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BK54 WCV

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 WCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 118,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator tabs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 98,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,255 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Back box pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,001 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,475 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 43,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,824 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 WCV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCV, 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 BK54 WCV registered?

BK54 WCV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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