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BL04 WGX

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,890 mi
Last recorded163,890 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 WGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 163,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 157,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 157,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 147,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 10 May 2017 140,191 miles

Offside mirror back missing

Fail 10 May 2017 140,190 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside mirror back missing

Pass 13 May 2016 129,528 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Heavy rust front suspension arms & rear suspension beam

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

Slight perishing to tyres & valves

Fail 13 May 2016 129,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Heavy rust front suspension arms & rear suspension beam

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

Slight perishing to tyres & valves

Pass 22 May 2015 118,956 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rust to suspension arms & rear beam

Pass 16 May 2014 105,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 105,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 92,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread "stepped" on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 92,504 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread "stepped" on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 84,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side front tyre is starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 70,108 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 70,088 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,587 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WGX is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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