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GU53 NUE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 178,243 miles on the clock, averaging 11,159 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 NUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,159

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,159
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 NUE 13k54k96k137k178k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage170,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage161,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage154,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage146,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage133,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage121,695 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,692 miles
Since last MOT+13,862 miles
PASS
Mileage107,830 miles
Since last MOT+12,821 miles
PASS
Mileage95,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage85,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,187 miles
PASS
Mileage75,191 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage63,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,981 miles
PASS
Mileage51,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,557 miles
PASS
Mileage39,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,927 miles
PASS
Mileage26,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
PASS
Mileage13,200 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NUE
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 NUE

What car is GU53 NUE?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 NUE?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 NUE was 178,243 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 NUE passed its MOT?

GU53 NUE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is GU53 NUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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