2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · CF53 HBA
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 160,539 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF53 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 160,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF53 HBA MOT History
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 (CF53 HBA) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
CF53 HBA Mileage History
- 27/09/2023135,056 mi
- 03/10/2024143,782 mi+8,726 mi
- 03/10/2024143,796 mi+14 mi
- 02/10/2025152,799 mi+9,003 mi
- 12/10/2026160,539 mi+7,740 mi
Average of roughly 8,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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