2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · FG03 VLZ
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 53,386 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG03 VLZ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 53,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (87 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG03 VLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (FG03 VLZ) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (87 issues), Suspension (33 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 159 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
FG03 VLZ Mileage History
- 29/03/20068,467 mi
- 05/03/200710,875 mi+2,408 mi
- 05/03/200710,875 mi
- 19/03/200813,329 mi+2,454 mi
- 18/03/200915,467 mi+2,138 mi
- 23/03/201017,527 mi+2,060 mi
- 23/03/201017,527 mi
- 18/03/201119,639 mi+2,112 mi
- 14/03/201221,742 mi+2,103 mi
- 20/03/201323,766 mi+2,024 mi
- 21/03/201323,766 mi
- 25/03/201425,274 mi+1,508 mi
- 13/03/201526,682 mi+1,408 mi
- 16/03/201627,951 mi+1,269 mi
- 17/03/201627,951 mi
- 30/03/201729,270 mi+1,319 mi
- 31/03/201729,270 mi
- 28/03/201831,316 mi+2,046 mi
- 28/03/201831,316 mi
- 03/04/201935,035 mi+3,719 mi
- 21/09/202041,006 mi+5,971 mi
- 28/09/202144,225 mi+3,219 mi
- 28/09/202144,225 mi
- 03/10/202247,215 mi+2,990 mi
- 05/10/202349,007 mi+1,792 mi
- 06/10/202349,007 mi
- 28/09/202450,458 mi+1,451 mi
- 17/09/202551,937 mi+1,479 mi
- 10/09/202653,386 mi+1,449 mi
Average of roughly 2,196 miles per year across 29 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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