2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · GL53 ABO
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 110,753 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 ABO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 110,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL53 ABO Mileage History
- 30/10/200630,284 mi
- 21/08/200733,870 mi+3,586 mi
- 21/08/200733,870 mi
- 19/08/200836,857 mi+2,987 mi
- 28/08/200941,356 mi+4,499 mi
- 22/07/201043,699 mi+2,343 mi
- 27/03/201249,638 mi+5,939 mi
- 14/01/201456,658 mi+7,020 mi
- 20/12/201459,206 mi+2,548 mi
- 22/03/201659,591 mi+385 mi
- 26/08/201761,263 mi+1,672 mi
- 05/12/201865,869 mi+4,606 mi
- 05/12/201865,869 mi
- 25/11/201974,092 mi+8,223 mi
- 25/11/201974,092 mi
- 20/11/202081,087 mi+6,995 mi
- 23/11/202188,559 mi+7,472 mi
- 29/11/202294,642 mi+6,083 mi
- 29/11/202294,644 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2024100,201 mi+5,557 mi
- 29/01/2025105,680 mi+5,479 mi
- 12/05/2025105,848 mi+168 mi
- 12/05/2026110,753 mi+4,905 mi
Average of roughly 4,120 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (GL53 ABO) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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 (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction may be due to exhaust manifold leak (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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