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AF53 SZR

2003 Honda Civic

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,418 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 135,418 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,981 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 119,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 111,256 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,643 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,481 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,135 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,715 miles

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

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 116,874 miles

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

nearside front foglight broken

Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,413 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 SZR is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZR, 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 AF53 SZR registered?

AF53 SZR is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 SZR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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