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AO03 DZT

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,323 mi
Last recorded135,323 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DZT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 135,323 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 135,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light goes out when braking (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 124,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,510 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,498 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 103,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,767 miles

eml staying on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,764 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

eml staying on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,784 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,286 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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AO03 DZT is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO03 DZT, 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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AO03 DZT is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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