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AJ53 RKA

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Bronze Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourBronze
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 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 117,520 miles on the clock, averaging 6,946 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 RKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,946

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 reading117,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,298
Average per year6,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 RKA 17k42k67k92k118k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage113,222 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,220 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage100,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,335 miles
PASS
Mileage87,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage75,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,142 miles
PASS
Mileage64,104 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage59,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage49,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage45,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage40,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage33,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage22,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage16,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,907 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 RKA

What car is AJ53 RKA?

AJ53 RKA is an bronze Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 RKA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 RKA was 117,520 miles, recorded on 27 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 RKA passed its MOT?

AJ53 RKA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2021.

Is AJ53 RKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 RKA 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 AJ53 RKA?

AJ53 RKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.