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RF53 BHD

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 155,605 miles on the clock, averaging 6,564 miles per year, 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 RF53 BHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,564

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,227
Average per year6,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 BHD 31k62k93k125k156k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage150,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage145,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage140,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage136,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage135,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage132,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage126,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage120,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage115,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage109,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage103,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage94,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage86,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage79,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage73,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,969 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage53,213 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage41,925 miles
Since last MOT+10,576 miles
PASS
Mileage31,349 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BHD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 BHD

What car is RF53 BHD?

RF53 BHD is an green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 BHD?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 BHD was 155,605 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 BHD passed its MOT?

RF53 BHD has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is RF53 BHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 BHD 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 RF53 BHD?

RF53 BHD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.