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AB03 BAY

2005 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 BAY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (NSF&OSF) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,094 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s/f and n/s/f pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,797 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,301 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 50,301 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 50,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,931 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front lower gearbox mount split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front wipers split at ends

Offside front wiper split at ends

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 33,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 29,285 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,072 miles

nearside front wiper split on ends.

offside front wiper split on ends.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,888 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,136 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AB03 BAY is a 2005 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 72,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB03 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB03 BAY registered?

AB03 BAY is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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