2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LS53 AHC
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 133,315 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 AHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
- 133,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 AHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (LS53 AHC) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LS53 AHC Mileage History
- 18/08/2023119,890 mi
- 21/08/2024124,015 mi+4,125 mi
- 21/08/2024124,015 mi
- 29/08/2025127,621 mi+3,606 mi
- 01/09/2026133,315 mi+5,694 mi
Average of roughly 4,417 miles per year across 5 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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