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AO53 LND

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,378 mi
Last recorded162,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LND
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 162,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 148,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 134,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt cracked

Pass 22 May 2019 125,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF INNER CV BOOT VERY SMALL SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

REAR BUMPER CRASH BAR / CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BOOT PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 124,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF BBJ BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF BBJ BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF INNER CV BOOT VERY SMALL SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

REAR BUMPER CRASH BAR / CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BOOT PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 114,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,826 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished/cracking

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering track rod end gators perished

exhaust poor in places and heat shields loose

fuel filler pipes corrosion

rear beam and suspension components corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,826 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished/cracking

both steering track rod end gators perished

exhaust poor in places and heat shields loose

fuel filler pipes corrosion

rear beam and suspension components corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,933 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,149 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box union corroded and weak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,149 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box union corroded and weak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 88,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,848 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,848 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,091 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,642 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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AO53 LND is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LND, 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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AO53 LND is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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