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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 151,269 miles on the clock, averaging 9,862 miles per year, above 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 BG53 AFE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,269 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,862 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 AFE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 AFE
What car is BG53 AFE?
BG53 AFE is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 AFE?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 AFE was 151,269 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 AFE passed its MOT?
BG53 AFE has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2020.
Is BG53 AFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 AFE 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 BG53 AFE?
BG53 AFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.