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AC52 MAS

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,628 mi
Last recorded54,628 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 MAS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 54,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 54,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,881 miles

vehicle has slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 45,116 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 45,116 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perishing

rear tyres distorted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 29,123 miles

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

wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AC52 MAS is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 AC52 MAS, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC52 MAS registered?

AC52 MAS is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is AC52 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC52 MAS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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