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AJ53 RKE

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,706 mi
Last recorded133,706 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RKE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 133,706 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,567 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,567 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 120,473 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,394 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,882 miles

extensive rust on vehicle underside

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,267 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

I/M/A light shown on dash

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear number plates condition deteriorating

nearside front side light bulb dim

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

nearside wiper partially smearing

rear brake calipers partially seizing free spin

surface rust on vehicle underside

Fail 10 Jul 2017 103,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear number plates condition deteriorating

nearside front side light bulb dim

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

nearside wiper partially smearing

rear brake calipers partially seizing free spin

surface rust on vehicle underside

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,399 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner edge of n/s front tyre wearing

n/s front tyre perishing

screen sun visor fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wipers smear

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,412 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,412 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,484 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,844 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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AJ53 RKE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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