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AK53 EUL

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EUL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windows appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Less Then 50% Of Braking Surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Windows appears to be excessively tinted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,230 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

catalyst rear flange rotten plus slight blow

exhaust centre pipe front and back flanges rotten

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,290 miles

exhaust system getting weak at cat flange and centre pipe rear flange(one bolt not attached )

Fail 12 Jan 2016 102,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system getting weak at cat flange and centre pipe rear flange(one bolt not attached )

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,013 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,768 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,738 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,364 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,176 miles

advise both rear brake discs rusty

advise exhaust cat heat sheild loose

advise rear offside brake slight binding

advise slight play in steering rack

advise small chip in windscreen b zone

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,149 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 EUL is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK53 EUL, 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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AK53 EUL is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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