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FV53 DTF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 151,638 miles on the clock, averaging 9,306 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 FV53 DTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year9,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 DTF 12k47k82k117k152k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,638 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,620 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,619 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage138,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage136,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage133,582 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage129,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage127,072 miles
Since last MOT+15,726 miles
PASS
Mileage111,346 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage101,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage91,161 miles
Since last MOT+14,580 miles
PASS
Mileage76,581 miles
Since last MOT+16,316 miles
PASS
Mileage60,265 miles
Since last MOT+15,126 miles
PASS
Mileage45,139 miles
Since last MOT+13,386 miles
PASS
Mileage31,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage18,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage11,703 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 DTF

What car is FV53 DTF?

FV53 DTF is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 DTF?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 DTF was 151,638 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 DTF passed its MOT?

FV53 DTF has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2021.

Is FV53 DTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 DTF 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 DTF?

FV53 DTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.