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 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 104,008 miles on the clock, averaging 7,017 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 SW53 BHZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,008 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,919 |
| Average per year | 7,017 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 BHZ |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 BHZ
What car is SW53 BHZ?
SW53 BHZ is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 BHZ?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 BHZ was 104,008 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 BHZ passed its MOT?
SW53 BHZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2017.
Is SW53 BHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 BHZ 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 SW53 BHZ?
SW53 BHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.