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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 173,705 miles on the clock, averaging 8,009 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 FTA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,970 |
| Average per year | 8,009 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 FTA |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 FTA
What car is GU53 FTA?
GU53 FTA is a silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 FTA?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 FTA was 173,705 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 FTA passed its MOT?
GU53 FTA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2024.
Is GU53 FTA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 FTA 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 FTA?
GU53 FTA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.