Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 117,895 miles on the clock, averaging 8,505 miles per year, around 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 RA53 HTE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,895 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 8,505 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA53 HTE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RA53 HTE
What car is RA53 HTE?
RA53 HTE is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA53 HTE?
The last recorded mileage for RA53 HTE was 117,895 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA53 HTE passed its MOT?
RA53 HTE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2017.
Is RA53 HTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA53 HTE 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 RA53 HTE?
RA53 HTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.