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BN04 RCV

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,408 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,787 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,777 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,940 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 88,897 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 825,997 miles

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

Offside Front inner wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 825,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,657 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,188 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,140 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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BN04 RCV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN04 RCV, 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 BN04 RCV registered?

BN04 RCV is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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