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CA04 VJC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,347 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension beam rusted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 117,343 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension beam rusted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,467 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on windscreen

rear suspension beam rusted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,185 miles

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

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

rear suspension beam rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,414 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 105,414 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,029 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 98,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 88,677 miles

Front front brakes have just met application requirements- advise further inspection

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth and has slight undulations on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 88,677 miles

Front front brakes have just met application requirements- advise further inspection

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth and has slight undulations on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 80,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 72,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 72,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, advise replacing, tyre wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,652 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,153 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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CA04 VJC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 CA04 VJC, 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 CA04 VJC registered?

CA04 VJC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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