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GV52 NPJ

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 103,257 miles on the clock, averaging 6,519 miles per year, 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 GV52 NPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,519

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,672
Average per year6,519
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV52 NPJ 25k45k64k84k103k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage97,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage91,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage83,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage56,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage50,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage44,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage36,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage30,651 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage25,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,122 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

RegistrationGV52 NPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 NPJ

What car is GV52 NPJ?

GV52 NPJ is a red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV52 NPJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 NPJ was 103,257 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 NPJ passed its MOT?

GV52 NPJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.

Is GV52 NPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 NPJ 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 GV52 NPJ?

GV52 NPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.