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MT53 FPJ

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 26,487 miles on the clock, averaging 2,050 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 MT53 FPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,050

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading26,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,252
Average per year2,050
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT53 FPJ 6k11k16k21k26k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage24,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage21,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage19,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage18,285 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage16,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage10,205 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage6,445 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 FPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 FPJ

What car is MT53 FPJ?

MT53 FPJ is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 FPJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 FPJ was 26,487 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 FPJ passed its MOT?

MT53 FPJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.

Is MT53 FPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 FPJ 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 MT53 FPJ?

MT53 FPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.