Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 111,797 miles on the clock, averaging 7,990 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 CLU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,756 |
| Average per year | 7,990 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla
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Timing chain and tensioner
Piston rings
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 CLU |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GV53 CLU
What car is GV53 CLU?
GV53 CLU is a red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 CLU?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 CLU was 111,797 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 CLU passed its MOT?
GV53 CLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.
Is GV53 CLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 CLU 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 CLU?
GV53 CLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.