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 1998cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 118,467 miles on the clock, averaging 6,217 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HV53 LAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,467 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,654 |
| Average per year | 6,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 LAE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HV53 LAE
What car is HV53 LAE?
HV53 LAE is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 LAE was 118,467 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 LAE passed its MOT?
HV53 LAE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2019.
Is HV53 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 LAE 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 HV53 LAE?
HV53 LAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.