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AO53 TWE

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 118,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 118,752 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 117,396 miles

N/s/r Tyre Perishing cracking

O/s/r Tyre perishing

Pass 26 May 2017 11,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,185 miles

child seat fitted osr

rear tyres perished

slight play in osf anti roll drop link

Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/60/15/88h michelin

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake discs corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2016 114,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/60/15/88h michelin

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake discs corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,326 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb starting to show white light

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front indicator bulb starting to show white light

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,430 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut , no cords showing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut , no cords showing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,617 miles

advise loose wiring on the dash will be a failure item soon

advise n/s/f slightly damp

advise rear bumper damaged

advise slight lip front discs

Fail 20 Nov 2012 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise loose wiring on the dash will be a failure item soon

advise n/s/f slightly damp

advise rear bumper damaged

advise slight lip front discs

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,099 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,786 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,479 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,367 miles

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

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 TWE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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