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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 145,485 miles on the clock, averaging 6,363 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 GU03 AEL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,485 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 6,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU03 AEL |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GU03 AEL
What car is GU03 AEL?
GU03 AEL is a silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU03 AEL?
The last recorded mileage for GU03 AEL was 145,485 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU03 AEL passed its MOT?
GU03 AEL has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.
Is GU03 AEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 AEL 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 GU03 AEL?
GU03 AEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.