2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · LJ04 CXD
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 100,681 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ04 CXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 100,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ04 CXD 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 (LJ04 CXD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
LJ04 CXD Mileage History
- 28/07/202394,424 mi
- 19/08/202494,555 mi+131 mi
- 21/08/202596,578 mi+2,023 mi
- 26/08/2026100,681 mi+4,103 mi
- 26/08/2026100,681 mi
Average of roughly 2,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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