2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · LA53 GKC
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 94,420 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA53 GKC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 94,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 GKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (LA53 GKC) between January 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LA53 GKC Mileage History
- 23/01/200710,885 mi
- 16/01/200813,657 mi+2,772 mi
- 13/01/200915,775 mi+2,118 mi
- 11/01/201017,532 mi+1,757 mi
- 06/01/201119,991 mi+2,459 mi
- 09/01/201222,521 mi+2,530 mi
- 11/01/201323,062 mi+541 mi
- 10/01/201424,694 mi+1,632 mi
- 14/01/201525,632 mi+938 mi
- 13/01/201627,088 mi+1,456 mi
- 10/01/201728,799 mi+1,711 mi
- 11/01/201829,917 mi+1,118 mi
- 11/01/201829,917 mi
- 18/01/201931,451 mi+1,534 mi
- 17/01/202033,832 mi+2,381 mi
- 16/10/202034,578 mi+746 mi
- 16/10/202034,578 mi
- 27/09/202141,192 mi+6,614 mi
- 08/02/202348,958 mi+7,766 mi
- 01/02/202464,702 mi+15,744 mi
- 21/01/202577,343 mi+12,641 mi
- 12/02/202694,416 mi+17,073 mi
- 12/02/202694,420 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,384 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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