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GV53 CGX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 74,295 miles on the clock, averaging 3,482 miles per year, well 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 CGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,482

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,295 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 CGX 14k29k44k59k74k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage71,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage69,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage68,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage66,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage62,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage58,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage54,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage50,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage46,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage42,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage37,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage33,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage25,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage17,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage13,513 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 CGX
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 CGX

What car is GV53 CGX?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 CGX?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 CGX was 74,295 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 CGX passed its MOT?

GV53 CGX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2024.

Is GV53 CGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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