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AK53 EUH

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EUH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 153,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,817 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished from age, date stamped 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished from age, date stamped 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,466 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,842 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,592 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,035 miles

chip to screen

n/s wiper perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,082 miles

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

engine management lite on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management lite on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,524 miles

advisory on perivous test no682724060241

Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,523 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,160 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,799 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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AK53 EUH is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK53 EUH, 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 AK53 EUH registered?

AK53 EUH is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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