2003 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · FG53 FSU

The Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 33,701 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the available history. The vehicle cleared its 2024 and 2022 tests cleanly as well, indicating no worsening condition over the three-year span covered by the records. Recorded mileage sits at 33,701 against a 2003 build, averaging roughly 1,465 miles per year. The car stood almost entirely unused between 6 October 2022 (31,880 miles) and 5 October 2024 (31,881 miles), gaining a single mile. A modest 1,820 miles followed in the year to September 2025. Such low, sporadic use over 23 years suggests extended periods of storage, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen despite a clean MOT sheet. Two failed tests on 25 September 2025 and 5 October 2024 show no defects recorded, with passes granted days later at identical mileages. This pattern implies administrative or presentation issues at initial testing rather than mechanical failure, though the buyer should confirm the exact refusal reasons via the full DVSA entry. No recurring suspension, brake, or exhaust faults appear in the data. Given the sparse history and low mileage, a physical inspection should target structural integrity beneath the sills and subframes for rust, check suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking from age rather than wear, and verify brake discs and calipers are free from binding after long dormancy. The clean record offers reassurance, but static storage on a 23-year-old vehicle demands hands-on scrutiny beyond the MOT summary.