2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · SA04 CXJ
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 98,289 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA04 CXJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 98,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA04 CXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Corolla (SA04 CXJ) between July 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
SA04 CXJ Mileage History
- 12/07/200723,762 mi
- 18/07/200830,573 mi+6,811 mi
- 13/07/200937,716 mi+7,143 mi
- 22/07/201043,343 mi+5,627 mi
- 27/07/201149,105 mi+5,762 mi
- 25/07/201254,821 mi+5,716 mi
- 25/07/201254,821 mi
- 11/07/201359,933 mi+5,112 mi
- 30/06/201464,478 mi+4,545 mi
- 25/07/201569,732 mi+5,254 mi
- 09/08/201678,457 mi+8,725 mi
- 07/03/201781,488 mi+3,031 mi
- 19/02/201884,170 mi+2,682 mi
- 01/03/201988,567 mi+4,397 mi
- 28/02/202086,081 mi-2,486 mi
- 16/02/202186,544 mi+463 mi
- 06/01/202289,763 mi+3,219 mi
- 19/12/202292,237 mi+2,474 mi
- 04/01/202494,245 mi+2,008 mi
- 06/01/202596,613 mi+2,368 mi
- 03/01/202698,289 mi+1,676 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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