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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 120,795 miles on the clock, averaging 9,708 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 RL53 UEM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 120,795 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 154 |
| Average per year | 9,708 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 UEM |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UEM
What car is RL53 UEM?
RL53 UEM is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 UEM?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 UEM was 120,795 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 UEM passed its MOT?
RL53 UEM has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2015.
Is RL53 UEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 UEM 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 UEM?
RL53 UEM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.