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RJ53 WHL

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 121,594 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 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 RJ53 WHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,437

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 reading121,594 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 WHL 21k46k71k96k122k '06'25'16

Check RJ53 WHL

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage111,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,633 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage102,040 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage91,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage85,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage84,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage82,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage78,222 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage72,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage66,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage61,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage56,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage52,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage47,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage41,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage36,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage31,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage20,522 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 WHL

What car is RJ53 WHL?

RJ53 WHL is an green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 WHL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 WHL was 121,594 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 WHL passed its MOT?

RJ53 WHL has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2025.

Is RJ53 WHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 WHL 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 WHL?

RJ53 WHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.