2004 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · LW04 BWH
2004 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 130,556 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 BWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 130,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 BWH 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 Yaris (LW04 BWH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
LW04 BWH Mileage History
- 07/10/2023101,868 mi
- 05/10/2024114,778 mi+12,910 mi
- 05/10/2024114,778 mi
- 18/10/2025130,479 mi+15,701 mi
- 21/10/2025130,556 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 14,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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