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AK03 UGL

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UGL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 101,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,458 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,440 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly cut on the treade

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,415 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 67,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside + offside front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside + offside front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,268 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,282 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,830 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,913 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 UGL is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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