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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 41,389 miles on the clock, averaging 1,496 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 RF53 HWP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 41,389 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,541 |
| Average per year | 1,496 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 HWP |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 HWP
What car is RF53 HWP?
RF53 HWP is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 HWP?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 HWP was 41,389 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 HWP passed its MOT?
RF53 HWP has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.
Is RF53 HWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 HWP 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 HWP?
RF53 HWP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.