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FV52 BAU

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 118,036 miles on the clock, averaging 9,027 miles per year, above 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 FV52 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,036 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,027
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV52 BAU 18k43k68k93k118k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,036 miles
Since last MOT+12,380 miles
PASS
Mileage105,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,442 miles
Since last MOT+12,723 miles
PASS
Mileage81,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage72,649 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage60,661 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage36,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage30,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage24,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage18,380 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Honda Civic

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 BAU

What car is FV52 BAU?

FV52 BAU is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 BAU was 118,036 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 BAU passed its MOT?

FV52 BAU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2017.

Is FV52 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 BAU 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 FV52 BAU?

FV52 BAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.