Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 98,302 miles on the clock, averaging 4,156 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 EX53 VCE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,302 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,156 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 VCE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 VCE
What car is EX53 VCE?
EX53 VCE is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 VCE?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 VCE was 98,302 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 VCE passed its MOT?
EX53 VCE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.
Is EX53 VCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 VCE 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 EX53 VCE?
EX53 VCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.