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GV53 BZT

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 91,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,143 miles per year, around 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 BZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,143

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,514
Average per year8,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 BZT 10k30k51k71k92k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,873 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage83,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage75,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage68,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage66,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage57,423 miles
PASS
Mileage64,555 miles
Since last MOT+30,960 miles
PASS
Mileage33,595 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,592 miles
Since last MOT+13,374 miles
PASS
Mileage20,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage15,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage12,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage9,812 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 BZT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
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 BZT

What car is GV53 BZT?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 BZT?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 BZT was 91,873 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 BZT passed its MOT?

GV53 BZT has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Sep 2016.

Is GV53 BZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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