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 1590cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 119,065 miles on the clock, averaging 9,453 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 RE53 RXL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,065 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 9,453 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 RXL |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 RXL
What car is RE53 RXL?
RE53 RXL is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 RXL?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 RXL was 119,065 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 RXL passed its MOT?
RE53 RXL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.
Is RE53 RXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 RXL 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 RE53 RXL?
RE53 RXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.