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AO03 EAF

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EAF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,178 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 146,972 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 146,953 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps no visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,228 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,376 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 137,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 brake pipes in junction bolted to nearside inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,206 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling suspension arm and antiroll bar

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill lip corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Flexi brake hoses insecure both sides

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling suspension arm and antiroll bar

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 121,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 113,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,343 miles

Headlamp images poor

Offside Front Flexi brake pipe slightly tight

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

off side rear tyre has a small split in the sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,828 miles

Nearside beam image slightly poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,112 miles

catylist heat shield corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside headlamp on upper limit for beam pattern with drivers control not set to zero

oil leak rear of engine

one rear exhaust box mounting adrift system still has adequate support

play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight lift felt in steering rack when rocked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,671 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

O/S handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Very slight lift in O/S track rod end

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,671 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Very slight lift in O/S track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,906 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing slightly unevenly and low on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight knocking from steering

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,496 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front indicators slightly faded/discoloured

N/S washer jet partially blocked

O/S handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

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 EAF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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