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AF53 YKG

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,311 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 45,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,542 miles

Bind to front brakes

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,542 miles

Bind to front brakes

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,139 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 42,139 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,989 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,911 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split at ends

Drivers washer jet partially blocked

Handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,113 miles

steering feels heavier than normal, I would advise a new steering rack complete with motor

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,727 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,522 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 YKG is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

AF53 YKG is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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