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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 101,514 miles on the clock, averaging 3,686 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 RE53 VTM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 101,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,686 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 VTM |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VTM
What car is RE53 VTM?
RE53 VTM is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 VTM?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 VTM was 101,514 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 VTM passed its MOT?
RE53 VTM has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.
Is RE53 VTM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 VTM 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 VTM?
RE53 VTM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.