2003 Honda GL 1800 A-3 1.8L Petrol · YJ53 PRX
2003 Honda GL 1800 A-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 34,531 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA GL 1800 A-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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YJ53 PRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2026
- 34,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ53 PRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Gl 1800 A-3 (YJ53 PRX) between October 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”.
YJ53 PRX Mileage History
- 11/10/202134,487 mi
- 13/10/202134,487 mi
- 18/05/202634,531 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 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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