2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · GL52 VHN
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 114,373 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 VHN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2022
- 114,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 VHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (GL52 VHN) between November 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GL52 VHN Mileage History
- 24/11/200619,761 mi
- 23/11/200725,280 mi+5,519 mi
- 02/12/200833,174 mi+7,894 mi
- 25/11/200939,905 mi+6,731 mi
- 01/12/200940,001 mi+96 mi
- 07/12/201045,670 mi+5,669 mi
- 08/12/201153,407 mi+7,737 mi
- 08/12/201153,407 mi
- 07/12/201263,602 mi+10,195 mi
- 06/12/201376,074 mi+12,472 mi
- 06/12/201487,675 mi+11,601 mi
- 17/12/201595,382 mi+7,707 mi
- 17/12/201699,142 mi+3,760 mi
- 17/12/201699,142 mi
- 19/12/2017103,223 mi+4,081 mi
- 17/12/2018107,047 mi+3,824 mi
- 02/01/2020109,752 mi+2,705 mi
- 06/01/2021112,162 mi+2,410 mi
- 06/01/2021112,162 mi
- 09/02/2022114,358 mi+2,196 mi
- 16/02/2022114,373 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,212 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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