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 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 149,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,219 miles per year, around 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 BF53 RDO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,120 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,533 |
| Average per year | 8,219 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BF53 RDO |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BF53 RDO
What car is BF53 RDO?
BF53 RDO is a green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BF53 RDO?
The last recorded mileage for BF53 RDO was 149,120 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF53 RDO passed its MOT?
BF53 RDO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2021.
Is BF53 RDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 RDO 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 BF53 RDO?
BF53 RDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.