2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · F22 SAH
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 113,596 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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.
F22 SAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 113,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F22 SAH 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 (F22 SAH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
F22 SAH Mileage History
- 13/10/202297,550 mi
- 27/09/2023102,681 mi+5,131 mi
- 18/10/2023102,928 mi+247 mi
- 25/10/2024108,195 mi+5,267 mi
- 10/10/2025113,596 mi+5,401 mi
Average of roughly 5,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
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