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2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · GD03 MSX

GD03 MSX

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 105,725 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
105,725 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 13 June 2025 with 94,239 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has maintained a clean record across the last two years. While the history shows failures in June 2023 and June 2025, the immediate rectification of these issues suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing MOT defects rather than allowing them to escalate into mechanical neglect. At 23 years of age, the recorded mileage of 94,239 miles represents an average of approximately 4,100 miles per year. The data shows a steady pattern of usage, with a 9,189-mile increase between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 11,009 miles in the following year. This low-frequency usage pattern typically reduces the wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the likelihood that rubber-based components and fluid seals may have degraded due to age rather than mechanical stress. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Honda vehicles from this era are prone to corrosion that may be hidden under bodywork. Despite the clean MOT results, the low mileage necessitates a close look at perished suspension bushes and split rubber boots which can become brittle over long periods. Given the previous failures in the record, verifying the brake system for binding calipers or leaking lines is essential to ensure the recent repairs were executed to a high standard.
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GD03 MSX Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
  • 105,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)

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GD03 MSX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 04:09
MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (GD03 MSX) between July 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 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 Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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GD03 MSX Mileage History

  1. 26/07/200616,138 mi
  2. 03/08/200724,213 mi+8,075 mi
  3. 31/07/200830,985 mi+6,772 mi
  4. 16/07/200931,730 mi+745 mi
  5. 20/07/201032,630 mi+900 mi
  6. 20/07/201133,361 mi+731 mi
  7. 02/08/201234,259 mi+898 mi
  8. 19/07/201335,005 mi+746 mi
  9. 28/07/201436,355 mi+1,350 mi
  10. 28/07/201436,355 mi
  11. 08/07/201537,737 mi+1,382 mi
  12. 04/08/201641,374 mi+3,637 mi
  13. 11/07/201743,260 mi+1,886 mi
  14. 28/06/201849,146 mi+5,886 mi
  15. 25/06/201956,012 mi+6,866 mi
  16. 01/12/202064,326 mi+8,314 mi
  17. 14/12/202169,991 mi+5,665 mi
  18. 07/06/202374,020 mi+4,029 mi
  19. 17/06/202374,043 mi+23 mi
  20. 13/06/202483,230 mi+9,187 mi
  21. 12/06/202594,209 mi+10,979 mi
  22. 13/06/202594,239 mi+30 mi
  23. 16/06/2026105,721 mi+11,482 mi
  24. 16/06/2026105,725 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 4,504 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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