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AO53 TVM

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,317 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,312 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 53,227 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,618 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,618 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,258 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,197 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 23,197 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,222 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,600 miles

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

Offside 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 TVM is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

AO53 TVM is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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