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AO03 EAM

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,562 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,515 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 132,696 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,173 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 89,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 70,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,806 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,453 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs and pads are worn

the o/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,453 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs and pads are worn

the o/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,809 miles

both front brake discs are worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

both front brake discs are worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,903 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 EAM is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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