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CA54 JAU

2004 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Corolla70,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 93,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,627 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,296 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,830 miles

Front both tyres badly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front both tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,762 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on side walls.195/60r15

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 47,762 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on side walls.195/60r15

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,439 miles

All tyres perishing on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2014 46,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside frtont tyre perishing on outer side wall.195/60r15

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,294 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside frtont tyre perishing on outer side wall.195/60r15

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 43,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,261 miles

rear brake pads very low-unable to see inner pads

Fail 7 Dec 2012 40,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid low

front brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads very low-unable to see inner pads

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,597 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,643 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,643 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,716 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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CA54 JAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CA54 JAU, 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 CA54 JAU registered?

CA54 JAU is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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