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2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · HG53 HRO

HG53 HRO

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 113,577 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
113,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc

HG53 HRO Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
  • 113,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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HG53 HRO Mileage History

  1. 15/09/20069,977 mi
  2. 20/09/200712,844 mi+2,867 mi
  3. 17/09/200815,852 mi+3,008 mi
  4. 22/09/200918,207 mi+2,355 mi
  5. 22/09/200918,207 mi
  6. 16/09/201020,352 mi+2,145 mi
  7. 26/08/201121,225 mi+873 mi
  8. 26/08/201121,225 mi
  9. 28/08/201221,436 mi+211 mi
  10. 22/10/201327,779 mi+6,343 mi
  11. 21/10/201433,157 mi+5,378 mi
  12. 05/04/201642,607 mi+9,450 mi
  13. 23/03/201750,334 mi+7,727 mi
  14. 20/03/201858,797 mi+8,463 mi
  15. 20/03/201858,797 mi
  16. 28/03/201968,134 mi+9,337 mi
  17. 30/03/201968,134 mi
  18. 23/03/202076,765 mi+8,631 mi
  19. 24/03/202181,326 mi+4,561 mi
  20. 24/03/202181,326 mi
  21. 01/04/202287,611 mi+6,285 mi
  22. 01/04/202287,611 mi
  23. 16/03/202394,993 mi+7,382 mi
  24. 24/03/202395,018 mi+25 mi
  25. 05/04/2024101,577 mi+6,559 mi
  26. 19/04/2024101,579 mi+2 mi
  27. 23/04/2025107,353 mi+5,774 mi
  28. 30/04/2025107,360 mi+7 mi
  29. 29/04/2026113,556 mi+6,196 mi
  30. 15/05/2026113,575 mi+19 mi
  31. 19/05/2026113,577 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,266 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

HG53 HRO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 22:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (HG53 HRO) between September 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”.

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