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RF53 WJA

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 86,205 miles on the clock, averaging 5,491 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 WJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,491

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 reading86,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 WJA 19k36k53k69k86k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,205 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,193 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage85,399 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage83,623 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage78,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage68,745 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage59,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage52,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage45,646 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage37,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage35,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage30,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage24,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage19,005 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF53 WJA

What car is RF53 WJA?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 WJA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 WJA was 86,205 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 WJA passed its MOT?

RF53 WJA has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2019.

Is RF53 WJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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