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OW53 FAJ

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 88,544 miles on the clock, averaging 4,233 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 OW53 FAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,164
Average per year4,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 FAJ 16k34k52k70k89k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage75,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage69,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage66,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage58,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage51,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage48,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage45,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage42,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage38,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage34,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage31,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage27,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage24,422 miles
Since last MOT+663 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage21,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage16,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,223 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 FAJ

What car is OW53 FAJ?

OW53 FAJ is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OW53 FAJ?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 FAJ was 88,544 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 FAJ passed its MOT?

OW53 FAJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2024.

Is OW53 FAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 FAJ 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 OW53 FAJ?

OW53 FAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.