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 2004 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 140,007 miles on the clock, averaging 8,126 miles per year, around 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 RL53 BYA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,007 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 8,126 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 BYA |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 BYA
What car is RL53 BYA?
RL53 BYA is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 BYA?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 BYA was 140,007 miles, recorded on 16 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 BYA passed its MOT?
RL53 BYA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2022.
Is RL53 BYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 BYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 BYA?
RL53 BYA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.