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2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · VN53 AEZ

VN53 AEZ

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 103,095 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/08/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (18/08/2025)
Recorded Mileage
103,095 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/08/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 18/08/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc

VN53 AEZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
  • 103,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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VN53 AEZ Mileage History

  1. 01/08/202299,253 mi
  2. 01/08/202299,267 mi+14 mi
  3. 18/08/2023102,968 mi+3,701 mi
  4. 18/08/2023102,968 mi
  5. 12/08/2024103,095 mi+127 mi

Average of roughly 1,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VN53 AEZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 00:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (VN53 AEZ) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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