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AG53 ZZV

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,362 mi
Last recorded142,362 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZZV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,362 miles

Offside Front slice in outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,833 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen washers low flow

Fail 13 Nov 2015 126,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen washers low flow

Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,833 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,349 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 11,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,243 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 97,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,713 miles

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

front discs slightly worn passengers side front driver side front

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,338 miles

ADVISE ADVISE WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LEGTOP BEARINGS

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVISE BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LEGTOP BEARINGS

ADVISE STRESS CRACKS ON INNER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE INDICATING WALL GOING TO SEPERATE

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,273 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,269 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 47,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AG53 ZZV is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AG53 ZZV, 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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AG53 ZZV is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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