2003 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · WF53 HWL
2003 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 200,812 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF53 HWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 200,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF53 HWL 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 (WF53 HWL) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 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 (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush pulled through arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
WF53 HWL Mileage History
- 31/07/2024185,441 mi
- 29/07/2025193,697 mi+8,256 mi
- 30/07/2025193,397 mi-300 mi
- 04/08/2026200,811 mi+7,414 mi
- 08/08/2026200,812 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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