Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 122,916 miles on the clock, averaging 5,460 miles per year, 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 OV53 TLF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,916 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,460 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 TLF |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 TLF
What car is OV53 TLF?
OV53 TLF is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 TLF?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 TLF was 122,916 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 TLF passed its MOT?
OV53 TLF has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.
Is OV53 TLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 TLF 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 OV53 TLF?
OV53 TLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.