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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated and likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members at rear
Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members at rear
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides NS and OS. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has a deteriorating bust at the front securing point.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust boot is deteriorating.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members at rear.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake/wheel starting to bind
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre below 3mm tread depth and
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre at 3mm tread depth
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r outer sill damaged
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r outer sill damaged
oil level below min (1l of 5w30 required pre test)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53 MVZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AF53 MVZ, 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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AF53 MVZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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