Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 116,698 miles on the clock, averaging 7,548 miles per year, around 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 EF53 CCU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,698 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,162 |
| Average per year | 7,548 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 CCU |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 CCU
What car is EF53 CCU?
EF53 CCU is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 CCU?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 CCU was 116,698 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 CCU passed its MOT?
EF53 CCU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 May 2017.
Is EF53 CCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 CCU 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 EF53 CCU?
EF53 CCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.