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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 75,669 miles on the clock, averaging 5,298 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 TLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,669 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,331 |
| Average per year | 5,298 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 TLU |
| 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 TLU
What car is OV53 TLU?
OV53 TLU is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 TLU?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 TLU was 75,669 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 TLU passed its MOT?
OV53 TLU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.
Is OV53 TLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 TLU 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 TLU?
OV53 TLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.