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 2004 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 137,216 miles on the clock, averaging 9,637 miles per year, above 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 KOU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,637 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 KOU |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 KOU
What car is OW53 KOU?
OW53 KOU is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 KOU?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 KOU was 137,216 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 KOU passed its MOT?
OW53 KOU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2018.
Is OW53 KOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 KOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 KOU?
OW53 KOU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.