2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FA54 MBV
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 93,278 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA54 MBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 93,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA54 MBV 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 (FA54 MBV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FA54 MBV Mileage History
- 07/09/202266,570 mi
- 21/09/202369,119 mi+2,549 mi
- 14/10/202471,917 mi+2,798 mi
- 06/10/202593,277 mi+21,360 mi
- 11/10/202593,278 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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