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GV53 BXH

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 119,460 miles on the clock, averaging 6,797 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 GV53 BXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,797

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 reading119,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,930
Average per year6,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 BXH 22k46k71k95k119k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,460 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage117,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage110,992 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage108,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage103,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage98,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage93,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage88,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage82,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage75,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage69,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage62,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage55,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage46,998 miles
Since last MOT+24,900 miles
PASS
Mileage22,098 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

RegistrationGV53 BXH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 BXH

What car is GV53 BXH?

GV53 BXH is a green Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 BXH?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 BXH was 119,460 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 BXH passed its MOT?

GV53 BXH has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2021.

Is GV53 BXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 BXH 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 GV53 BXH?

GV53 BXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.