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LM53 BPU

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 148,732 miles on the clock, averaging 4,881 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 LM53 BPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,881

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 reading148,732 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,885
Average per year4,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 BPU 73k92k111k130k149k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage141,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage135,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage132,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage121,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage113,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage110,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage108,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage103,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage101,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage89,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage86,638 miles
Since last MOT+13,798 miles
PASS
Mileage72,840 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,835 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 BPU

What car is LM53 BPU?

LM53 BPU is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 BPU was 148,732 miles, recorded on 6 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 BPU passed its MOT?

LM53 BPU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2022.

Is LM53 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 BPU 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 LM53 BPU?

LM53 BPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.