2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FL04 YCB

The 2004 Toyota Corolla presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 19 April 2024 at 120,811 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded, confirming the vehicle met statutory requirements at that point. Prior tests in 2021 and 2022 also passed cleanly, indicating no ongoing mechanical or structural concerns across the recorded history. The odometer shows 120,811 miles against 22 years of age, equating to roughly 5,491 miles per year. This is low for a vehicle of this type and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. The record shows a gap between 12 June 2021 at 104,324 miles and 22 August 2022 at 110,054 miles, then a jump to 120,811 miles by April 2024. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or recurring failure patterns. A curious entry appears on 22 August 2022 where the car failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged. This likely reflects an administrative retest rather than a genuine fault, but the buyer should confirm with the seller that no concealed repair occurred. Given the clean advisories, no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. In person, the buyer should still verify structural integrity underneath for age-related rust, check brake calipers for binding after standing, and inspect tyres and exhaust emissions given the low annual mileage. The record implies conscientious upkeep, yet a 22-year-old Corolla warrants a physical inspection of wear items the MOT may not capture.