2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · RJ54 RZH
2004 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 233,971 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 RZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 233,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 RZH 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 (RJ54 RZH) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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.
RJ54 RZH Mileage History
- 09/05/2024230,014 mi
- 24/04/2025232,596 mi+2,582 mi
- 24/04/2025232,596 mi
- 07/05/2026233,971 mi+1,375 mi
- 07/05/2026233,971 mi
Average of roughly 1,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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