2004 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · WP54 SVN
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 113,873 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP54 SVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 113,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP54 SVN 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 (WP54 SVN) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP54 SVN Mileage History
- 06/05/202293,089 mi
- 06/05/202293,089 mi
- 02/05/202397,032 mi+3,943 mi
- 06/05/2024106,263 mi+9,231 mi
- 11/06/2025113,873 mi+7,610 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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