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AO53 LNU

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,993 mi
Last recorded109,993 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,993 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake just met requirement

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake just met requirement

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,630 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all under seat (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 91,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,459 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 89,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 89,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,596 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,144 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall no cords showing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,144 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall no cords showing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,610 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN/WEARING ON INNER/OUTER EDGES.CLOSE TO BEING BALD.

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,322 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,122 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 LNU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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