Official DVLA Record

2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · GV53 CEX

GV53 CEX

2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 134,409 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
2003 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/02/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
134,409 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/02/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

GV53 CEX Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2021
  • 134,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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GV53 CEX Mileage History

  1. 02/09/200629,644 mi
  2. 01/09/200740,253 mi+10,609 mi
  3. 16/09/200849,189 mi+8,936 mi
  4. 09/09/200957,759 mi+8,570 mi
  5. 08/09/201066,250 mi+8,491 mi
  6. 01/09/201171,875 mi+5,625 mi
  7. 27/08/201277,107 mi+5,232 mi
  8. 29/04/201379,112 mi+2,005 mi
  9. 17/04/201491,111 mi+11,999 mi
  10. 23/04/201491,227 mi+116 mi
  11. 21/04/201598,074 mi+6,847 mi
  12. 21/04/201598,074 mi
  13. 09/04/2016110,761 mi+12,687 mi
  14. 30/03/2017119,570 mi+8,809 mi
  15. 14/04/2018125,012 mi+5,442 mi
  16. 02/04/2019128,367 mi+3,355 mi
  17. 20/04/2020131,973 mi+3,606 mi
  18. 21/04/2020131,979 mi+6 mi
  19. 10/02/2021134,400 mi+2,421 mi
  20. 10/02/2021134,409 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 7,254 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

GV53 CEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 22:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (GV53 CEX) between September 2006 and February 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 10 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”.

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