2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · GR53 LCL
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 48,539 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR53 LCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 48,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GR53 LCL 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 (GR53 LCL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
GR53 LCL Mileage History
- 27/04/202242,020 mi
- 28/04/202343,307 mi+1,287 mi
- 26/04/202445,020 mi+1,713 mi
- 15/04/202546,669 mi+1,649 mi
- 15/04/202648,539 mi+1,870 mi
Average of roughly 1,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.4 and 1.6 VVT-i Engine Oil Consumption from Ring StickingSerious
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.
- Multi-mode Manual Transmission MMT Clutch Actuator ShudderSerious
The optional Multi-mode Manual Transmission (MMT) fitted to post-2004 1.6 petrol models is an automated manual using electronic clutch and gear-shift actuators. Over time, the clutch actuator motor brushes wear and internal stroke sensors drift out of calibration. This leads to aggressive clutch judder when pulling away, severe hesitation between gear shifts, refusal to select reverse, or the transmission suddenly dropping into neutral with a flashing N on the dashboard.
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