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BL04 WHB

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,325 mi
Last recorded163,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 163,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

Fail 19 Jun 2024 163,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 144,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 143,890 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Excessive play, deteriorated and its cover missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 124,025 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 91,430 miles

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))

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

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

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,867 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,733 miles

both headlight aims low but within tolerance.

front redistration plate slightly delaminated.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 22,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both headlight aims low but within tolerance.

front redistration plate slightly delaminated.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 15,931 miles

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

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

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 WHB is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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