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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 147,039 miles on the clock, averaging 8,780 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 GU53 FSV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,039 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,780 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 FSV |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 FSV
What car is GU53 FSV?
GU53 FSV is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 FSV?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 FSV was 147,039 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 FSV passed its MOT?
GU53 FSV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2018.
Is GU53 FSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 FSV 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 GU53 FSV?
GU53 FSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.