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BT54 DFL

2004 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 103,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,169 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,692 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,493 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,414 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 53,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 41,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,547 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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BT54 DFL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT54 DFL, 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 BT54 DFL registered?

BT54 DFL is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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