2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · WL03 KHM

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 31 July 2025 at 132 745 miles recorded a failure. The tester flagged a seriously damaged offside obligatory mirror, exposed cords on the rear tyre, incorrect headlamp aim on both sides, a non‑working near‑side front position lamp and multiple brake defects including thin front pads, corroded brake pipe, binding across the axle and worn discs. The pattern of failures since 2022 shows a clear worsening trend: brake wear, corrosion on suspension and braking components, oil leaks and structural rust have persisted or deepened rather than resolving. Mileage accumulation has been modest at roughly 5 800 miles per year over the 23‑year life, indicating light use or long periods stationary. MOT entries are spaced annually, but several years contain both a pass and a fail on the same date (e.g., July 2024 and July 2025), suggesting repairs were attempted but the underlying issues remained. The low annual mileage does not translate into reduced wear on high‑stress items because the vehicle has been stored or driven infrequently, allowing corrosion and brake component degradation to progress unchecked. A buyer should inspect the braking system thoroughly: check pad thickness, disc condition, look for binding or uneven pedal feel, and examine the brake pipes for corrosion or grease contamination. Suspension components need close scrutiny for surface corrosion, insecure track‑rod end dust covers and play in the steering rack. Structural integrity should be assessed for rear‑vehicle corrosion and any rust‑through that could affect rigidity. Verify that the oil level is stable and there is no excessive leakage, and test the headlamp aim and mirror condition to ensure visibility is not compromised. Finally, examine all tyres for ply exposure, cracking and uneven wear, especially the rear tyre that showed ply cords, and confirm that the exhaust and emission systems are free of faults.