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AK03 UCW

2003 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,975 mi
Last recorded186,975 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 186,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 186,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,519 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 176,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 166,440 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

various corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 157,887 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

various corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Oct 2015 157,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

various corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Oct 2014 148,997 miles

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

rear bumper insecure on off side

various corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Oct 2014 148,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear bumper insecure on off side

various corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,467 miles

both sides front wishbone bushes deteriating

n/s/r and both front anti rollo bar drop links have play

Fail 28 Oct 2013 140,467 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both sides front wishbone bushes deteriating

n/s/r and both front anti rollo bar drop links have play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 128,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers started to smear windscreen

n/s/f and o/s/r tubeless valves started to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,313 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009
Fail 20 Oct 2009

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/slightly feathered

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen slightly damaged outside swept zone,nearside top.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,340 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen slightly damaged outside swept zone,nearside top.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept zone,nearside top.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 42,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,943 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 UCW is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AK03 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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