2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · MF54 UHW
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 68,180 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF54 UHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 68,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF54 UHW 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 (MF54 UHW) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
MF54 UHW Mileage History
- 25/09/202463,458 mi
- 01/10/202565,855 mi+2,397 mi
- 01/10/202565,855 mi
- 30/09/202668,180 mi+2,325 mi
- 30/09/202668,180 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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