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BL04 WGZ

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 119,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,826 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,983 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to o/s/r quater panel

Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

damage to o/s/r quater panel

Pass 1 May 2018 95,348 miles

Knock from steering column/rack area - Recommend further investigation

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Various front suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,674 miles

light output poor just passable

Pass 29 May 2015 87,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 May 2013 83,235 miles

long travel on handbrake performances good but only at max travel

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,604 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 WGZ is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

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

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