2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · ML53 CJF
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,528 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML53 CJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 113,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML53 CJF 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 (ML53 CJF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
ML53 CJF Mileage History
- 28/07/202385,142 mi
- 01/08/202490,057 mi+4,915 mi
- 11/07/202595,853 mi+5,796 mi
- 15/07/202596,016 mi+163 mi
- 15/07/2026113,528 mi+17,512 mi
Average of roughly 9,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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