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BN54 FJP

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,581 mi
Last recorded135,581 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FJP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 135,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 118,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 100,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,729 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,729 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn passed wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,787 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel to high before it stops. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,788 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)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,690 miles

front pads wearing low.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

screw in n/s/r tyre and has deep cut in tread and worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,307 miles

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

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

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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BN54 FJP is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN54 FJP, 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 BN54 FJP registered?

BN54 FJP is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BN54 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 FJP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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