Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 158,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,885 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 FV53 DHU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,021 |
| Average per year | 7,885 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FV53 DHU |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FV53 DHU
What car is FV53 DHU?
FV53 DHU is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.
What is the mileage of FV53 DHU?
The last recorded mileage for FV53 DHU was 158,887 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV53 DHU passed its MOT?
FV53 DHU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2021.
Is FV53 DHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 DHU 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 FV53 DHU?
FV53 DHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.