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AK53 WWA

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 109,055 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Rear vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 105,908 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,589 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 84,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,631 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Wiper split

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,631 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Wiper split

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,965 miles

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 65,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,385 miles

o/s/mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,385 miles

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

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

o/s/mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,454 miles

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

Offside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,830 miles

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ONLY JUST ACSEPABLE

Pass 2 Mar 2013 25,090 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2013 25,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,726 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,975 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is starting to split on the ends

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,977 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 WWA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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