BD53 JCV

2003 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 March 2017
Last recorded mileage
87,795 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Honda has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 87,795 miles. The vehicle is also 23 years old and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 11,534 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the car has been off the road since 2017.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-03-18; vehicle has no valid MOT certificate.
  • 5 test failures across brakes, lights, and suspension from 2008 to 2016.
  • 11 advisories for brakes, lights, and steering from 2008 to 2016.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories from 2008 to 2016.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • No recurring failures for the timing belt or head gasket.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 87,795 mi PASSNov 2007: 91,589 mi PASSDec 2008: 93,566 mi FAILDec 2008: 93,569 mi PASSDec 2009: 97,750 mi PASSDec 2010: 101,179 mi FAILDec 2010: 101,179 mi PASSDec 2011: 105,359 mi PASSDec 2012: 117,612 mi PASSNov 2013: 126,774 mi FAILNov 2013: 126,774 mi PASSDec 2014: 134,677 mi FAILFeb 2015: 134,878 mi PASSMar 2016: 151,769 mi FAILMar 2016: 152,505 mi PASS153k120k88kNov 2006Mar 2016

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 87,795 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 91,589 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 93,566 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2008 PASS 93,569 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 97,750 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 101,179 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Dec 2010 PASS 101,179 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 105,359 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 117,612 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2013 FAIL 126,774 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 PASS 126,774 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2014 FAIL 134,677 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2015 PASS 134,878 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Mar 2016 FAIL 151,769 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
FAIL Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Mar 2016 PASS 152,505 mi None recorded

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