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GU53 EJC

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 209,877 miles on the clock, averaging 10,852 miles per year, above 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 GU53 EJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,852

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,615
Average per year10,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 EJC 41k83k125k168k210k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage209,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage202,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage194,281 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage184,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage178,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage175,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage172,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage163,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage156,962 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage147,790 miles
Since last MOT+18,980 miles
PASS
Mileage128,810 miles
Since last MOT+17,521 miles
PASS
Mileage111,289 miles
Since last MOT+19,344 miles
PASS
Mileage91,945 miles
Since last MOT+18,975 miles
PASS
Mileage72,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,650 miles
PASS
Mileage58,320 miles
Since last MOT+17,807 miles
PASS
Mileage40,513 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

RegistrationGU53 EJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 EJC

What car is GU53 EJC?

GU53 EJC is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 EJC?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 EJC was 209,877 miles, recorded on 4 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 EJC passed its MOT?

GU53 EJC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 May 2022.

Is GU53 EJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 EJC 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 GU53 EJC?

GU53 EJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.