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RA53 HUP

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 117,704 miles on the clock, averaging 4,491 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 RA53 HUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,491

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year99
Average per year4,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA53 HUP 36k57k77k97k118k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,704 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,605 miles
Since last MOT+25,528 miles
PASS
Mileage92,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,077 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage78,680 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,674 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
PASS
Mileage78,427 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
PASS
Mileage78,079 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage76,557 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage74,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage71,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage68,865 miles
Since last MOT+560 miles
PASS
Mileage68,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage62,382 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage56,494 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage54,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage50,051 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage49,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage39,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage36,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 HUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RA53 HUP

What car is RA53 HUP?

RA53 HUP is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA53 HUP?

The last recorded mileage for RA53 HUP was 117,704 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA53 HUP passed its MOT?

RA53 HUP has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2024.

Is RA53 HUP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA53 HUP 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 HUP?

RA53 HUP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.