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CA04 ZFC

2004 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ZFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake reading low (only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Jun 2025 121,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake reading only just met 16% n/s low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 121,205 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe to tank corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear burst (rear part) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 112,324 miles

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

genera lcorrosion underside

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,458 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,691 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,539 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,052 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 52,052 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 40,147 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,675 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,508 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm 0n very outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm on very inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,508 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre 2mm 0n very outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm on very inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,898 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,417 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 ZFC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA04 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

CA04 ZFC is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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