2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · L416 MGM
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 91,141 km. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 91,141 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L416 MGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/04/2025
- 91,141 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L416 MGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (L416 MGM) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
L416 MGM Odometer History
- 21/09/202270,352 mi
- 22/09/202270,354 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/202370,939 mi+585 mi
- 16/04/202590,992 mi+20,053 mi
- 19/04/202591,141 km
Average of roughly 8,067 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Toyota Toyota Corolla Mk9 (E120)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (L416 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as L416MGM.
TRIUMPH
VOLVO
800 Series
ALFA ROMEO
SPIDER
ENFIELD
350
TOYOTA
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
YAMAHA
XV535
FIAT
UNO
KAWASAKI
ZXR 750
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HONDA
CIVIC
TOYOTA COROLLA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
- 1.4 and 1.6 VVT-i Engine Oil Consumption from Ring StickingSerious
Early UK-built 1.4 (4ZZ-FE) and 1.6 (3ZZ-FE) VVT-i petrol engines produced between 2002 and 2004 are prone to excessive engine oil consumption. Undersized oil drain holes in the piston skirts become blocked by carbonised oil, causing the oil control rings to stick and burn oil at rates exceeding one litre per 1,000 miles. Left unchecked, the engine runs low on lubricant, leading to timing chain wear and crankshaft bearing damage. Toyota UK replaced affected engine short blocks under warranty.
- Multi-mode Manual Transmission MMT Clutch Actuator ShudderSerious
The optional Multi-mode Manual Transmission (MMT) fitted to post-2004 1.6 petrol models is an automated manual using electronic clutch and gear-shift actuators. Over time, the clutch actuator motor brushes wear and internal stroke sensors drift out of calibration. This leads to aggressive clutch judder when pulling away, severe hesitation between gear shifts, refusal to select reverse, or the transmission suddenly dropping into neutral with a flashing N on the dashboard.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.