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NL53 TGZ

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 145,339 miles on the clock, averaging 7,907 miles per year, around 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 NL53 TGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,907

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year87
Average per year7,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 TGZ 32k60k88k117k145k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,339 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage139,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage129,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage124,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage116,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage107,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage97,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage87,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage78,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage68,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage55,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage46,871 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage35,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage31,562 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 TGZ

What car is NL53 TGZ?

NL53 TGZ is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 TGZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 TGZ was 145,339 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 TGZ passed its MOT?

NL53 TGZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2021.

Is NL53 TGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 TGZ 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 NL53 TGZ?

NL53 TGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.