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AO03 MZX

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,808 mi
Last recorded187,808 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MZX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 187,808 miles

Offside Front windscreen rubber missing

Offside Rear wheel binding

exhaust back box blowing from flange

Fail 9 Sep 2019 187,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front windscreen rubber missing

Offside Rear wheel binding

exhaust back box blowing from flange

Pass 12 Sep 2018 182,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen rubber missing

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2018 182,438 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen rubber missing

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 178,472 miles

oil leaks .

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 175,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 173,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 171,676 miles

lower swivel & track rod end dust covers starting to perish.

rear exhaust near end of service life.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,604 miles

rear exhaust pipe rusting near end of service life.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 169,604 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe rusting near end of service life.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 159,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 145,413 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight distortion to both rear tyre treads

Fail 25 Sep 2013 145,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight distortion to both rear tyre treads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 132,381 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,906 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 81,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 81,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,429 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 MZX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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