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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 130,707 miles on the clock, averaging 6,307 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 CE53 AEA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,707 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,307 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 AEA |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 AEA
What car is CE53 AEA?
CE53 AEA is a black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 AEA?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 AEA was 130,707 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 AEA passed its MOT?
CE53 AEA has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.
Is CE53 AEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 AEA 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 CE53 AEA?
CE53 AEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.