Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Outstanding Recall

2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · WP53 AFV

WP53 AFV

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2003. Recorded mileage 130,754 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 07/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,754 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc

WP53 AFV Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
  • 130,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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WP53 AFV Mileage History

  1. 06/11/200635,628 mi
  2. 07/11/200742,800 mi+7,172 mi
  3. 12/11/200851,843 mi+9,043 mi
  4. 13/11/200851,864 mi+21 mi
  5. 06/11/200960,053 mi+8,189 mi
  6. 17/11/201066,211 mi+6,158 mi
  7. 16/11/201171,942 mi+5,731 mi
  8. 18/11/201171,954 mi+12 mi
  9. 22/11/201281,829 mi+9,875 mi
  10. 22/11/201281,829 mi
  11. 02/12/201389,278 mi+7,449 mi
  12. 05/12/201389,286 mi+8 mi
  13. 13/02/201593,724 mi+4,438 mi
  14. 15/02/201696,778 mi+3,054 mi
  15. 19/02/201696,830 mi+52 mi
  16. 17/02/2017102,818 mi+5,988 mi
  17. 01/03/2018105,149 mi+2,331 mi
  18. 04/03/2019107,003 mi+1,854 mi
  19. 04/03/2019107,003 mi
  20. 29/02/2020109,995 mi+2,992 mi
  21. 29/02/2020109,995 mi
  22. 02/03/2021112,324 mi+2,329 mi
  23. 04/03/2022121,377 mi+9,053 mi
  24. 10/03/2022121,384 mi+7 mi
  25. 06/02/2024129,237 mi+7,853 mi
  26. 19/02/2024129,447 mi+210 mi
  27. 06/03/2024129,452 mi+5 mi
  28. 10/04/2025130,020 mi+568 mi
  29. 10/04/2025130,020 mi
  30. 09/05/2026130,754 mi+734 mi

Average of roughly 4,877 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

WP53 AFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 17:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (WP53 AFV) between November 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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