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AJ51 ABY

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

152,434 mi
Last recorded152,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ABY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 152,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 25 Jul 2024 151,770 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 150,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 149,667 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 149,662 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 143,486 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,173 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2017 137,173 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,157 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,327 miles

rear wiper split and nsf lower arm bush splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,141 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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AJ51 ABY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AJ51 ABY, 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 AJ51 ABY registered?

AJ51 ABY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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