2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · DC53 AAE
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 180,364 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC53 AAE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 180,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC53 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (DC53 AAE) between January 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
DC53 AAE Mileage History
- 08/01/200739,859 mi
- 06/02/20085,119 mi-34,740 mi
- 19/01/20096,097 mi+978 mi
- 09/02/20109,155 mi+3,058 mi
- 07/02/201116,210 mi+7,055 mi
- 02/02/201224,455 mi+8,245 mi
- 09/04/201333,283 mi+8,828 mi
- 09/04/201333,283 mi
- 01/04/201440,105 mi+6,822 mi
- 01/04/201440,105 mi
- 21/03/201548,488 mi+8,383 mi
- 24/03/201669,335 mi+20,847 mi
- 10/03/201787,963 mi+18,628 mi
- 10/03/201897,972 mi+10,009 mi
- 16/03/2019109,786 mi+11,814 mi
- 19/03/2019109,851 mi+65 mi
- 04/05/2020120,021 mi+10,170 mi
- 04/05/2020120,021 mi
- 14/04/2021126,925 mi+6,904 mi
- 14/04/2021126,925 mi
- 27/04/2022138,310 mi+11,385 mi
- 12/04/2023149,771 mi+11,461 mi
- 26/04/2023149,782 mi+11 mi
- 08/05/2024160,746 mi+10,964 mi
- 08/05/2024160,746 mi
- 11/04/2025171,044 mi+10,298 mi
- 11/04/2025171,044 mi
- 17/04/2026180,365 mi+9,321 mi
- 22/04/2026180,364 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 7,286 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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