2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FM04 WGG

The 2004 Toyota Corolla presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 30 January 2024 at 109,098 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or escalating mechanical concerns. Both failed tests in January 2022 and January 2024 were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than latent faults on the vehicle itself. Recorded mileage sits at 109,098 against an age of around 22 years, equating to a low average of roughly 4,959 miles per year. The odometer moved from 94,307 at the 10 January 2022 failure to 94,375 at the 28 January 2022 pass, then climbed steadily to 103,298 by 12 January 2023 and 109,098 by 30 January 2024. This reflects light, consistent use with no abrupt accumulation. Sparse entries and clean sheets across four passes and two defect-free failures mean the record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and low annual use, as prolonged standing promotes corrosion and perished rubber that an MOT with no advisories will not always expose. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for rust, particularly around sills and subframes. Verify the two same-day failure-and-pass pairs in January 2022 and January 2024 with the test centres, since no defects were cited yet the vehicle was rejected. Confirm the V5C and actual odometer against the DVSA figures before purchase, as the near-identical mileages on the twin 2024 entries warrant scrutiny of recording accuracy.