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BL04 WGW

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 WGW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,265 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,808 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,803 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

vehicle floor and sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front auxilary belt perished

Offside Rear Lower sill to floor corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside offside headlamp slight movement (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front auxilary belt perished

Offside Rear Lower sill to floor corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,628 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 25,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,190 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have age related cracking

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Fail 16 May 2014 20,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 20,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 16,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 14,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2011 12,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 7,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 6,197 miles

clean wiper blades

slight side wall damage to near side rear tyre

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 WGW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WGW, 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 BL04 WGW registered?

BL04 WGW is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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