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 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 51,437 miles on the clock, averaging 3,246 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 SM53 FSN
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,437 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,330 |
| Average per year | 3,246 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 FSN |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 FSN
What car is SM53 FSN?
SM53 FSN is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 FSN?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 FSN was 51,437 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 FSN passed its MOT?
SM53 FSN has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2017.
Is SM53 FSN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 FSN 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 SM53 FSN?
SM53 FSN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.