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 1396cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 146,315 miles on the clock, averaging 8,641 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16V engine is known for d14z6.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 FAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 146,315 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,641 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Honda Civic
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D14Z6
Seals wear out prematurely, allowing oil to leak into cylinders.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 FAO |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 FAO
What car is OW53 FAO?
OW53 FAO is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OW53 FAO?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 FAO was 146,315 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 FAO passed its MOT?
OW53 FAO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2021.
Is OW53 FAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 FAO 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 FAO?
OW53 FAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.