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GY53 KCJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 145,136 miles on the clock, averaging 6,494 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 GY53 KCJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,494

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 reading145,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,828
Average per year6,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 KCJ 20k51k83k114k145k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,828 miles
PASS
Mileage132,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,474 miles
PASS
Mileage121,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage116,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage113,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage106,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage102,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage95,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage87,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,905 miles
PASS
Mileage76,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage68,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage60,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage52,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage44,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage31,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage28,960 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage28,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage25,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage20,014 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

RegistrationGY53 KCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 KCJ

What car is GY53 KCJ?

GY53 KCJ is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 KCJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 KCJ was 145,136 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 KCJ passed its MOT?

GY53 KCJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2026.

Is GY53 KCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 KCJ 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 GY53 KCJ?

GY53 KCJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.