Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 187,398 miles on the clock, averaging 12,916 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 DE53 UCW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,398 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,841 |
| Average per year | 12,916 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 UCW |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 UCW
What car is DE53 UCW?
DE53 UCW is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 UCW?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 UCW was 187,398 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 UCW passed its MOT?
DE53 UCW has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2017.
Is DE53 UCW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 UCW 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 DE53 UCW?
DE53 UCW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.