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AK53 WVJ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,923 mi
Last recorded152,923 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 152,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached one end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush ( just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar rubber boot perishing

Offside Rear corner bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear outer sill is corroding

Rear wiper blade is split

high level brake light one bulb not working

o/side & n/side front suspension lower ball joint boots starting to perish

o/side & n/side rear inner sills corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2018 146,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to front bumper

damage to rear bumper

Fail 30 Aug 2018 146,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to front bumper

damage to rear bumper

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 135,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 124,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules have corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Clutch hose ferrule in engine bay corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill, surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill, surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all springs have corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 120,457 miles

Front Brake Pads appear to be getting Low.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,845 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,085 miles

chip in windscreen

general corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in windscreen

general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,402 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,741 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 WVJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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