2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Diesel · LD54 FWZ
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 131,618 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD54 FWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 131,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD54 FWZ 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 (LD54 FWZ) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LD54 FWZ Mileage History
- 13/10/2023121,149 mi
- 10/10/2024125,310 mi+4,161 mi
- 11/10/2024125,310 mi
- 14/10/2025128,304 mi+2,994 mi
- 13/10/2026131,618 mi+3,314 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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