2004 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · PY04 SXS
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 43,949 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY04 SXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 43,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY04 SXS 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 (PY04 SXS) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
PY04 SXS Mileage History
- 16/09/202340,796 mi
- 07/09/202441,904 mi+1,108 mi
- 06/10/202542,973 mi+1,069 mi
- 09/10/202542,981 mi+8 mi
- 28/09/202643,949 mi+968 mi
Average of roughly 1,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Early UK-built 1.4 (4ZZ-FE) and 1.6 (3ZZ-FE) VVT-i petrol engines produced between 2002 and 2004 are prone to excessive engine oil consumption. Undersized oil drain holes in the piston skirts become blocked by carbonised oil, causing the oil control rings to stick and burn oil at rates exceeding one litre per 1,000 miles. Left unchecked, the engine runs low on lubricant, leading to timing chain wear and crankshaft bearing damage. Toyota UK replaced affected engine short blocks under warranty.
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