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BL53 UOM

2004 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,515 mi
Last recorded174,515 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UOM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 167,390 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

items removed from drivers view prior to test

reset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim

Fail 1 Dec 2015 167,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

items removed from drivers view prior to test

reset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim

Pass 27 Nov 2014 158,559 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 146,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 146,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,704 miles

N/S/R Tyre is low on tread.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 108,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,356 miles

N/S/R Tyre close to the legal limit.

Nail in spare tyre.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,817 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,616 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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BL53 UOM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 UOM, 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 BL53 UOM registered?

BL53 UOM is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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