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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 185,421 miles on the clock, averaging 10,002 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 ML53 DVM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,421 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 DVM |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 DVM
What car is ML53 DVM?
ML53 DVM is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 DVM?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 DVM was 185,421 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 DVM passed its MOT?
ML53 DVM has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.
Is ML53 DVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 DVM 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 ML53 DVM?
ML53 DVM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.