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GU53 GZR

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 95,181 miles on the clock, averaging 4,786 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 GZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,639
Average per year4,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 GZR 22k40k59k77k95k '06'21'15

Check GU53 GZR

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage95,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage93,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage90,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage83,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage80,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage77,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage72,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage66,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage61,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage57,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage51,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage41,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage29,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage21,979 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.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GZR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 GZR

What car is GU53 GZR?

GU53 GZR is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 GZR?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 GZR was 95,181 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 GZR passed its MOT?

GU53 GZR has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 21 Dec 2021.

Is GU53 GZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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