Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 180,606 miles on the clock, averaging 7,561 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 OU53 VJL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 180,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,507 |
| Average per year | 7,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 VJL |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 VJL
What car is OU53 VJL?
OU53 VJL is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 VJL?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 VJL was 180,606 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 VJL passed its MOT?
OU53 VJL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Mar 2019.
Is OU53 VJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 VJL 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 OU53 VJL?
OU53 VJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.