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AD53 ULP

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ULP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 131,513 miles

underbody light corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2026 131,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody light corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 130,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 127,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 127,907 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 126,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in Paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 126,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in Paint (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 125,121 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes covered in thick grease/paint

Pass 18 May 2020 124,708 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes covered in grease and paint

Pass 4 May 2019 120,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

various brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

Pass 8 May 2018 116,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside covered in thick underseal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded on ends (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 87,655 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 82,788 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 72,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 65,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 61,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,094 miles

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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AD53 ULP is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AD53 ULP, 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.

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What year was AD53 ULP registered?

AD53 ULP is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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