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RF52 BTE

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1396cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1396cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 97,323 miles on the clock, averaging 3,996 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16V engine is known for d14z6.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 BTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,772
Average per year3,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 BTE 50k62k74k85k97k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage93,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage88,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage77,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage72,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage67,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage66,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage58,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage49,747 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Honda Civic

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D14Z6

Seals wear out prematurely, allowing oil to leak into cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 BTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 BTE

What car is RF52 BTE?

RF52 BTE is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 BTE?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 BTE was 97,323 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 BTE passed its MOT?

RF52 BTE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is RF52 BTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 BTE 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 RF52 BTE?

RF52 BTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.