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AF53 MWZ

2003 Honda Civic

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,339 mi
Last recorded95,339 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,772 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 78,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,785 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,388 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,378 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,495 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,152 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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AF53 MWZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF53 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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