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AO03 EAC

2003 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,846 miles

bonnet pull damaged but still works

front chassis x member very rusty

general underneath corrosion

nsf tyre damaged on side wal

rear chassis rails rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2026 136,839 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet pull damaged but still works

front chassis x member very rusty

general underneath corrosion

nsf tyre damaged on side wal

rear chassis rails rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front bumper skin loose

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 135,536 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,646 miles

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

under-body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,091 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2020 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,625 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 132,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 130,867 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

slight rear under-body corrosion.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 129,403 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,814 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 7 Mar 2012 92,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,246 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,574 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres age cracked and misshapen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,042 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,779 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,333 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 EAC is a 2003 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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