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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 147,259 miles on the clock, averaging 11,532 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 GU53 GCV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,259 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,636 |
| Average per year | 11,532 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 GCV |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 GCV
What car is GU53 GCV?
GU53 GCV is a green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 GCV?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 GCV was 147,259 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 GCV passed its MOT?
GU53 GCV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2018.
Is GU53 GCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 GCV 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 GCV?
GU53 GCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.