2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · PA04 FHL
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 106,395 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA04 FHL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 106,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA04 FHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (PA04 FHL) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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