2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · RA04 CPN
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 126,457 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RA04 CPN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 126,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 CPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (RA04 CPN) between May 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RA04 CPN Mileage History
- 08/05/200720,583 mi
- 06/05/200824,086 mi+3,503 mi
- 07/05/200927,322 mi+3,236 mi
- 08/05/201030,599 mi+3,277 mi
- 07/05/201133,122 mi+2,523 mi
- 12/05/201235,373 mi+2,251 mi
- 20/04/201336,907 mi+1,534 mi
- 13/05/201438,728 mi+1,821 mi
- 12/05/201542,021 mi+3,293 mi
- 09/09/201647,339 mi+5,318 mi
- 05/09/201756,305 mi+8,966 mi
- 30/08/201865,299 mi+8,994 mi
- 12/07/202173,369 mi+8,070 mi
- 19/07/202173,370 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202280,482 mi+7,112 mi
- 05/09/202280,484 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/202396,719 mi+16,235 mi
- 18/09/2024110,228 mi+13,509 mi
- 19/09/2024110,228 mi
- 15/09/2025118,230 mi+8,002 mi
- 16/09/2025118,231 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2026126,457 mi+8,226 mi
- 10/09/2026126,457 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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