BK53 FFB

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
GREEN
Engine
1590 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 October 2026 (115 days away)
Last recorded mileage
50,943 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 50,943 miles. The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is a positive, but the vehicle's age and specific issues need thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 2,960 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 209 miles recorded between Sep 2024 and Oct 2025.

Things to check

  • Very low mileage averaging 2,960 miles/year, raising concerns about potential long-term inactivity.
  • Oct 2025 MOT shows 'brake system' advisory, a recurring issue from 2007-09-13 and 2009-09-14.
  • Oct 2025 MOT shows 'headlamp' advisory, a recurring issue from 2007-09-13 and 2009-09-14.
  • Sep 2019 MOT failed on 'Offside front brake juddering severely' (3.7.A.2b), though immediately rectified.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-07, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
  • Single past failure (Sep 2019) was immediately rectified, showing prompt owner attention.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) demonstrates high safety standards for its era.
  • No major recurring failures on critical systems like engine, transmission, or suspension.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 50,943 mi PASSSep 2007: 52,586 mi PASSSep 2008: 54,855 mi PASSSep 2009: 56,587 mi FAILSep 2009: 56,605 mi PASSSep 2010: 57,536 mi PASSSep 2011: 58,780 mi PASSSep 2011: 58,780 mi FAILSep 2012: 59,679 mi PASSAug 2013: 60,689 mi PASSSep 2014: 61,281 mi PASSSep 2015: 61,954 mi PASSSep 2016: 63,042 mi FAILSep 2016: 63,049 mi PASSSep 2017: 63,971 mi PASSSep 2018: 64,815 mi PASSSep 2019: 65,369 mi FAILSep 2019: 65,369 mi PASSSep 2020: 65,742 mi PASSSep 2021: 66,045 mi PASSSep 2022: 66,421 mi PASSSep 2023: 66,790 mi PASSSep 2024: 67,239 mi PASSOct 2025: 67,448 mi PASS67k59k51kAug 2006Oct 2025

MOT test history — 20/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 50,943 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 52,586 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2008 PASS 54,855 mi
USER ENTERED both front tyres starting to crack
Sep 2009 FAIL 56,587 mi
FAIL Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Sep 2009 PASS 56,605 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 57,536 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 58,780 mi
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2011 FAIL 58,780 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2012 PASS 59,679 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 60,689 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Sep 2014 PASS 61,281 mi
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Sep 2015 PASS 61,954 mi
ADVISORY nearside door mirror damaged
Sep 2016 FAIL 63,042 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2016 PASS 63,049 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2017 PASS 63,971 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 64,815 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 65,369 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 65,369 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 65,742 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Sep 2021 PASS 66,045 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 66,421 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 PASS 66,790 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2024 PASS 67,239 mi
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2025 PASS 67,448 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Non obligatory mirror damaged

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