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AO03 LHX

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front chassis corroded both sides

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,390 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 59,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,968 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 LHX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHX, 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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What year was AO03 LHX registered?

AO03 LHX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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