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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 88,628 miles on the clock, averaging 7,203 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 BL53 CVE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,651 |
| Average per year | 7,203 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 CVE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 CVE
What car is BL53 CVE?
BL53 CVE is a black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 CVE?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 CVE was 88,628 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 CVE passed its MOT?
BL53 CVE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2015.
Is BL53 CVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 CVE 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 BL53 CVE?
BL53 CVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.