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LJ04 MBH

2012 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,416 mi
Last recorded146,416 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Corolla87,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 MBH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 146,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 140,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,548 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 1 Dec 2021 134,548 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on side walls just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shockabsorber dust covers split away

Fail 1 Dec 2020 126,151 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on side walls just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shockabsorber dust covers split away

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,194 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,632 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,018 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,070 miles

both front shockabsorbers dust covers split

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,070 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp broken (1.3.2e)

both front shockabsorbers dust covers split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

long travel on hand brake

slight wear in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on hand brake

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,754 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,518 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,531 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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LJ04 MBH is a 2012 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 87,610 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 LJ04 MBH, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ04 MBH is a 2012 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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