2004 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · EJ54 EAP
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 146,579 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ54 EAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 146,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ54 EAP 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 (EJ54 EAP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ54 EAP Mileage History
- 21/10/2022114,549 mi
- 16/10/2023119,635 mi+5,086 mi
- 22/10/2024132,694 mi+13,059 mi
- 24/10/2025146,579 mi+13,885 mi
- 24/10/2025146,579 mi
Average of roughly 10,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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