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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 56,038 miles on the clock, averaging 8,429 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 CDK
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 56,038 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,058 |
| Average per year | 8,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 CDK |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 CDK
What car is EF53 CDK?
EF53 CDK is an grey Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 CDK?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 CDK was 56,038 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 CDK passed its MOT?
EF53 CDK has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Dec 2010.
Is EF53 CDK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 CDK 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 CDK?
EF53 CDK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.