2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · RE54 VEV
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 129,239 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE54 VEV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 129,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE54 VEV 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 (RE54 VEV) between August 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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))”; “Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)”.
RE54 VEV Mileage History
- 22/08/200715,133 mi
- 01/09/200819,297 mi+4,164 mi
- 08/09/200923,858 mi+4,561 mi
- 09/09/201028,495 mi+4,637 mi
- 21/10/201130,811 mi+2,316 mi
- 05/11/201237,851 mi+7,040 mi
- 13/11/201345,183 mi+7,332 mi
- 30/01/201549,593 mi+4,410 mi
- 17/02/201657,171 mi+7,578 mi
- 17/02/201657,171 mi
- 16/02/201764,166 mi+6,995 mi
- 07/02/201872,182 mi+8,016 mi
- 07/02/201872,182 mi
- 06/02/201980,277 mi+8,095 mi
- 13/02/202087,290 mi+7,013 mi
- 10/02/202192,721 mi+5,431 mi
- 16/02/2022100,528 mi+7,807 mi
- 21/02/2023108,176 mi+7,648 mi
- 21/02/2024114,938 mi+6,762 mi
- 21/02/2024114,938 mi
- 17/02/2025121,177 mi+6,239 mi
- 16/02/2026129,237 mi+8,060 mi
- 17/02/2026129,239 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 1.4 and 1.6 VVT-i Engine Oil Consumption from Ring StickingSerious
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.
- Multi-mode Manual Transmission MMT Clutch Actuator ShudderSerious
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