2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WR04 YZP
2004 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 97,592 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR04 YZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 97,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR04 YZP 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 (WR04 YZP) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WR04 YZP Mileage History
- 23/03/202285,727 mi
- 01/03/202388,630 mi+2,903 mi
- 28/03/202492,048 mi+3,418 mi
- 24/04/202597,582 mi+5,534 mi
- 06/05/202597,592 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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