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CX53 MPU

2003 Honda Gl 1800SE

Silver Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

29,420 mi
Last recorded29,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE29,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 MPU
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800SE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 27,027 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Centre nut was loose due to securing nut was not locked, nut now tightened and locked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,308 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 25,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 25,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 24,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,444 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2018 22,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks open at full LH lock (6.2.1f)

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2017 19,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,948 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 15,902 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,497 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 4,374 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 4,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,195 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,728 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800SE?

Based on 7,371 MOT tests across 595 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
595
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
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CX53 MPU is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE in Silver with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 29,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Gl 1800SE fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX53 MPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Gl 1800SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX53 MPU registered?

CX53 MPU is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CX53 MPU shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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