2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · HW53 GKL
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 70,638 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 GKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 70,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 GKL 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 (HW53 GKL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW53 GKL Mileage History
- 20/12/202262,461 mi
- 22/12/202364,639 mi+2,178 mi
- 20/12/202467,618 mi+2,979 mi
- 22/12/202570,638 mi+3,020 mi
- 23/12/202570,638 mi
Average of roughly 2,718 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
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