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GV53 BZC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 90,605 miles on the clock, averaging 5,270 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 BZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,270

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

Below average
Latest reading90,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,956
Average per year5,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 BZC 10k30k50k70k91k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage81,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage80,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage77,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage75,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage72,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage69,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOT+30,119 miles
PASS
Mileage36,204 miles
PASS
Mileage60,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage52,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage44,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage39,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage31,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage23,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage16,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage9,782 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 BZC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
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 BZC

What car is GV53 BZC?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 BZC?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 BZC was 90,605 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 BZC passed its MOT?

GV53 BZC has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2022.

Is GV53 BZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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