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AK03 EFC

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

221,265 mi
Last recorded221,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 221,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 195,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 182,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 171,780 miles

lower swivel boots perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 163,105 miles

chip in the windscreen

rear brake in balance

Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,954 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,953 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is split

offside rear tyre is out of shape / cuts

Pass 2 Dec 2013 134,846 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in the windscreen

rearbrake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 127,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 116,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,526 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers seat has movement

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,136 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,137 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,492 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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AK03 EFC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AK03 EFC, 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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AK03 EFC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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