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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 157,378 miles on the clock, averaging 6,990 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 FD53 KWE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 157,378 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,823 |
| Average per year | 6,990 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 KWE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 KWE
What car is FD53 KWE?
FD53 KWE is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 KWE?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 KWE was 157,378 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 KWE passed its MOT?
FD53 KWE has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.
Is FD53 KWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 KWE 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 FD53 KWE?
FD53 KWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.