2003 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · RV53 FGJ
2003 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 157,346 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV53 FGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 157,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV53 FGJ 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 (RV53 FGJ) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV53 FGJ Mileage History
- 10/03/2022151,281 mi
- 24/03/2022151,286 mi+5 mi
- 19/06/2023156,358 mi+5,072 mi
- 22/10/2024157,343 mi+985 mi
- 05/11/2024157,346 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 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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