2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · BC53 GNJ
2004 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 126,159 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 GNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 126,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 GNJ 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 (BC53 GNJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BC53 GNJ Mileage History
- 17/10/2023102,420 mi
- 11/10/2024112,619 mi+10,199 mi
- 15/10/2024112,636 mi+17 mi
- 08/10/2025126,159 mi+13,523 mi
- 08/10/2025126,159 mi
Average of roughly 12,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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