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HONDA CIVIC2003 · 1.6L PETROL

SN03 ABE

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 129,967 miles recorded, this WHITE 2003 HONDA CIVIC runs on PETROL with a 1590cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 12/07/2023
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 30/09/2022
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test conducted on July 11, 2022 at 129,967 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum legal standards at that time. While the history shows immediate passes on the same day in 2021 and 2022, the lack of recorded failures suggests that any minor issues were rectified immediately prior to the re-test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per year. Between July 2020 at 104,564 miles and July 2022 at 129,967 miles, the car covered 25,403 miles, showing a consistent usage pattern. However, there is a significant gap in data as the vehicle has not been tested for nearly four years. This low usage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related issues due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age, this generation of Honda is prone to corrosion in the rear wheel arches and sills, which may not have been flagged until they became critical. Because the last record is from 2022, it is also essential to check for perished brake hoses, old tyres, and seized suspension bushes, as these elements deteriorate with time regardless of how low the mileage remains.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:52:08 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test conducted on July 11, 2022 at 129,967 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum legal standards at that time. While the history shows immediate passes on the same day in 2021 and 2022, the lack of recorded failures suggests that any minor issues were rectified immediately prior to the re-test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per year. Between July 2020 at 104,564 miles and July 2022 at 129,967 miles, the car covered 25,403 miles, showing a consistent usage pattern. However, there is a significant gap in data as the vehicle has not been tested for nearly four years. This low usage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related issues due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age, this generation of Honda is prone to corrosion in the rear wheel arches and sills, which may not have been flagged until they became critical. Because the last record is from 2022, it is also essential to check for perished brake hoses, old tyres, and seized suspension bushes, as these elements deteriorate with time regardless of how low the mileage remains.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Honda Civic (SN03 ABE) from 2003 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2020 and July 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 45 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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