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RF53 ROU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 116,430 miles on the clock, averaging 6,190 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 ROU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,190

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,190
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 ROU 26k48k71k94k116k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,430 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage112,469 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage106,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage100,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage94,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage87,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage80,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage73,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage66,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage61,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage57,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage52,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage42,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage34,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage25,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,831 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 ROU
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 ROU

What car is RF53 ROU?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 ROU?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 ROU was 116,430 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 ROU passed its MOT?

RF53 ROU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2021.

Is RF53 ROU ULEZ compliant?

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

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