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AJ53 OLP

2003 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,526 mi
Last recorded137,526 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight levelling device not chected

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,594 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

small chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

small chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,200 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,195 miles

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

osr tyre low pressure

rear pads getting down and discs corroded 3000 approx

Pass 29 May 2015 79,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,875 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade not clearing window

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,773 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,773 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,504 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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 OLP is a 2003 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OLP, 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 AJ53 OLP registered?

AJ53 OLP is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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