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GU53 KRE

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 133,159 miles on the clock, averaging 10,448 miles per year, above 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 KRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,448

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 reading133,159 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,448
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 KRE 19k47k76k105k133k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,159 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage120,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage111,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,559 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,292 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage91,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage72,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage61,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,258 miles
PASS
Mileage50,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage41,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,400 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,917 miles
PASS
Mileage18,823 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 KRE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
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 KRE

What car is GU53 KRE?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 KRE?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 KRE was 133,159 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 KRE passed its MOT?

GU53 KRE has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.

Is GU53 KRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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