BF53 YYN

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
BLACK
Engine
599 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 October 2020
Last recorded mileage
2,096 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

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 80% pass rate and 2,096 miles. The single recorded failure in 2009, combined with a 23-year-old vehicle, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,189 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 9 miles/year before 2015 and a 3.2× usage spike before 2016, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2007-01-11, indicating it has been off-road for 16+ years.
  • Mileage of 1,189 miles/year is extremely low and highly suspicious for a 23-year-old vehicle.
  • First MOT failure on 2009-04-25 for headlamp aim and rear reflector, with no subsequent pass.
  • The 2003 Honda Civic is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a £12.50/day charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No recurring failures or advisories on the same system across multiple MOT tests.
  • The single 2009 failure for headlamp aim and reflector was immediately rectified on the same day.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 2,096 mi PASSApr 2008: 3,166 mi PASSApr 2009: 4,016 mi PASSApr 2009: 4,016 mi FAILApr 2010: 6,342 mi PASSFeb 2011: 8,903 mi PASSMar 2012: 10,003 mi PASSMar 2013: 11,443 mi PASSMar 2014: 11,993 mi PASSMar 2015: 12,003 mi PASSMar 2016: 15,698 mi FAILMar 2016: 15,698 mi PASSApr 2017: 18,123 mi PASSOct 2019: 19,955 mi FAILOct 2019: 19,955 mi PASS20k11k2kJan 2007Oct 2019

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 2,096 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 3,166 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 4,016 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Apr 2009 FAIL 4,016 mi
PRS Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
PRS Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Apr 2010 PASS 6,342 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 8,903 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 10,003 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
ADVISORY Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Mar 2013 PASS 11,443 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 11,993 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 12,003 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 15,698 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
FAIL Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Mar 2016 PASS 15,698 mi
ADVISORY Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Apr 2017 PASS 18,123 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 19,955 mi
PRS Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 19,955 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF53 YYN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.