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AK53 WWB

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

96,740 mi
Last recorded96,740 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres worn close to wear indicators

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,943 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,943 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 80,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,555 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 69,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 69,334 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 65,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,141 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 58,077 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 58,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,948 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,962 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,031 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,558 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,555 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,912 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 WWB is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 WWB, 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 WWB is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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