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AJ53 OKW

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 135,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalist (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 126,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 114,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 112,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,045 miles

both bottom ball joints have play

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,106 miles

All coil springs corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished and cuts in tread area

Slight bind at offside front and offside rear wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,229 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,633 miles

both front tyres on the limit

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

n/s/r drop link has slight play

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,411 miles

air conditioning radiator in poor condition

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,802 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Handbrake has alot of travel

Rear brakes starting too bind

Rear disc`s slightly discoloured

Windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,801 miles

both rear tyres on 2m and getting perrished

front brake pads getting low

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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AJ53 OKW is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AJ53 OKW, 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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AJ53 OKW is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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