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SH53 VAJ

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 92,447 miles on the clock, averaging 4,795 miles per year, well 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 SH53 VAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,795

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,509
Average per year4,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 VAJ 18k37k55k74k92k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage87,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage84,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage79,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage73,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage71,845 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage68,128 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,119 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage63,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage49,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage43,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage37,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage32,913 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage31,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage27,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage18,016 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 VAJ

What car is SH53 VAJ?

SH53 VAJ is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 VAJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VAJ was 92,447 miles, recorded on 10 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VAJ passed its MOT?

SH53 VAJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 May 2022.

Is SH53 VAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 VAJ 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 SH53 VAJ?

SH53 VAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.