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GP53 DTU

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1398cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 124,194 miles on the clock, averaging 6,803 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 DTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,803

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,520
Average per year6,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP53 DTU 50k69k87k106k124k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage117,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage111,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage104,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage98,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage91,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage83,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage72,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage65,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage57,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,273 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 DTU

What car is GP53 DTU?

GP53 DTU is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 DTU was 124,194 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 DTU passed its MOT?

GP53 DTU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2017.

Is GP53 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 DTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP53 DTU?

GP53 DTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.