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EF53 EJZ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 149,716 miles on the clock, averaging 6,811 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 EF53 EJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 EJZ 21k53k85k118k150k '06'25'17

Check EF53 EJZ

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,716 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage148,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage147,318 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,313 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage146,334 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage144,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage138,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,740 miles
Since last MOT+16,113 miles
PASS
Mileage122,627 miles
Since last MOT+10,157 miles
PASS
Mileage112,470 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage100,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage92,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage81,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage77,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage72,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage67,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage60,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage44,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage37,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage30,134 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage21,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EJZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 EJZ

What car is EF53 EJZ?

EF53 EJZ is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 EJZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 EJZ was 149,716 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 EJZ passed its MOT?

EF53 EJZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is EF53 EJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 EJZ 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 EJZ?

EF53 EJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.