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KE53 FRU

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 113,663 miles on the clock, averaging 4,826 miles per year, well 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 KE53 FRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 FRU 20k43k67k90k114k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,663 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage111,154 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage110,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,216 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage106,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage104,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage102,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage96,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage90,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage79,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage67,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage63,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage57,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage51,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage36,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage27,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage19,818 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 FRU

What car is KE53 FRU?

KE53 FRU is a green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 FRU?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 FRU was 113,663 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 FRU passed its MOT?

KE53 FRU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2026.

Is KE53 FRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 FRU 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 KE53 FRU?

KE53 FRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.