Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 142,066 miles on the clock, averaging 11,701 miles per year, above 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 RJ53 VYP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,351 |
| Average per year | 11,701 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 VYP |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 VYP
What car is RJ53 VYP?
RJ53 VYP is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 VYP?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 VYP was 142,066 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 VYP passed its MOT?
RJ53 VYP has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2016.
Is RJ53 VYP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 VYP 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 RJ53 VYP?
RJ53 VYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.