2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · PL04 UFN
2004 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 141,948 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 UFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 141,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 UFN 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 (PL04 UFN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL04 UFN Mileage History
- 07/07/2023129,297 mi
- 11/07/2024132,905 mi+3,608 mi
- 10/07/2025137,927 mi+5,022 mi
- 15/07/2025137,943 mi+16 mi
- 09/07/2026141,948 mi+4,005 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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