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AF53 TCJ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,895 mi
Last recorded130,895 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 125,521 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 125,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers starting to split

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

Pass 10 May 2017 117,616 miles

Rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 111,072 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 111,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,429 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 94,019 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 94,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 66,654 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 6 May 2010 61,398 miles

o/s rear brake disc starting to pitt

Pass 28 May 2009 56,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,701 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 TCJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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