2004 Toyota Corolla T2 VVT-1 1.4L Other · IJZ 3153

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 106,784 miles on 1 February 2024, with the maintenance trend appearing stable given the absence of recorded defects in the latest test. The prior failure on 10 November 2023 at 106,580 miles carries no listed defects, suggesting an administrative or unlogged non-mechanical cause rather than a deterioration in condition. At roughly 22 years old the Corolla shows 106,784 recorded miles, equating to about 4,854 miles per year, which is low for its age and implies light use or extended periods off the road. The records reveal a tight cluster of activity between August and November 2023, where mileage rose from 93,971 to 106,580 before the February 2024 pass at 106,784. A gap exists before the 25 August 2022 pass at 94,812 miles, but the sparse clean history offers little evidence of neglect beyond the two defect-free failures. The repeated fails with no defects noted point to either test station discrepancies or minor presentational issues not captured in the data, so a buyer should verify the reason for the November 2023 and August 2022 rejections through DVSA refusal notices. Given the low annual mileage and age, physical inspection should target suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion that standing vehicles often develop unnoticed. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be run through a live test, as the MOT entries log no advisories to confirm wear levels. The clean record provides reassurance, but the unexplained failures warrant direct scrutiny of the tester paperwork before purchase.