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EF03 VVL

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 79,296 miles on the clock, averaging 2,043 miles per year, well 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 EF03 VVL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,043

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,899
Average per year2,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 VVL 38k48k59k69k79k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage76,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage74,044 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage70,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage66,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage62,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage60,398 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage57,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage55,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage53,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage52,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage49,921 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage48,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage47,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage45,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage44,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage43,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage41,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,360 miles
PASS
Mileage40,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage38,215 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 VVL

What car is EF03 VVL?

EF03 VVL is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 VVL?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 VVL was 79,296 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 VVL passed its MOT?

EF03 VVL has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is EF03 VVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 VVL 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 EF03 VVL?

EF03 VVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.