2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · GL53 ACU
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 76,298 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL53 ACU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2021
- 76,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (GL53 ACU) between June 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL53 ACU Mileage History
- 18/06/200720,690 mi
- 05/07/200826,752 mi+6,062 mi
- 11/07/200929,976 mi+3,224 mi
- 09/07/201033,990 mi+4,014 mi
- 07/07/201137,983 mi+3,993 mi
- 14/12/201139,775 mi+1,792 mi
- 07/12/201243,122 mi+3,347 mi
- 07/12/201243,122 mi
- 16/12/201346,892 mi+3,770 mi
- 18/12/201450,120 mi+3,228 mi
- 18/12/201450,120 mi
- 16/12/201554,265 mi+4,145 mi
- 29/12/201657,823 mi+3,558 mi
- 27/12/201761,242 mi+3,419 mi
- 17/11/201865,740 mi+4,498 mi
- 15/11/201967,760 mi+2,020 mi
- 15/11/201967,760 mi
- 11/11/202070,627 mi+2,867 mi
- 11/11/202070,627 mi
- 15/11/202176,298 mi+5,671 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 20 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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