2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OU53 WHN
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,824 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 WHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 165,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 WHN 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 (OU53 WHN) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
OU53 WHN Mileage History
- 19/01/2023148,285 mi
- 03/01/2024156,354 mi+8,069 mi
- 03/01/2024156,354 mi
- 16/01/2025165,823 mi+9,469 mi
- 16/01/2025165,824 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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