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AO53 GZW

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 141,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,705 miles

abs light on off

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

abs light on off

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,863 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,369 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,579 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,579 miles

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)

slight bind on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,164 miles

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

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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AO53 GZW is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO53 GZW, 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 AO53 GZW registered?

AO53 GZW is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 GZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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