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AO03 EBD

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,418 mi
Last recorded118,418 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2020 118,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,911 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2014 86,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,993 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 79,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,849 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2011 66,949 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 66,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,244 miles

both front tyres have marks to sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have marks to sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,516 miles

both front tyres low tread depth

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,586 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,586 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,710 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 EBD is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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