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AK53 OTN

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,224 miles

Cannot open boot

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside front suspension

Play in offside front suspension

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2015 125,110 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cannot open boot

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in nearside front suspension

Play in offside front suspension

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 114,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear number plate condition deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

nearside wiper split, not effecting the view to the front

one led not working in the high level stop lamp

small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,197 miles

all tyres perished

lower arm bushes split

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 90,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all tyres perished

lower arm bushes split

rear discs pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,774 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,774 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,899 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,284 miles

both rear tyres 3mm!!!

front and rear discs corroded

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 OTN is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AK53 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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