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AF03 SVN

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,154 mi
Last recorded156,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SVN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,154 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all welding repairs undersealed

front flexible brake hoses and ABS wiring insecure

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 11 Jul 2022 156,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front flexible brake hoses and ABS wiring insecure

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 145,147 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 145,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 126,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,998 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,764 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,180 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Unable to fully test rear adult seat belts due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,985 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,985 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,114 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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AF03 SVN is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF03 SVN, 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 AF03 SVN registered?

AF03 SVN is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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