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BL04 WGV

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,205 mi
Last recorded66,205 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 WGV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,205 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both brackets broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 65,587 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2020 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2019 65,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,876 miles

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

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

Rear rear park brake has low effort

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 30,894 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,894 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 30,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,829 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,421 miles

Battery not held secure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,421 miles

Battery not held secure

Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,937 miles

front & rear number plates slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,141 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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BL04 WGV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL04 WGV, 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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BL04 WGV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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