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AO53 WZR

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WZR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

Offside Front brake dust shield is missing,

Offside Front brake showing signs of overheating but only dragging very slightly at time of test,

light accident damage to n/s front, headlamp is poor fit but is secure.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2016 109,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" standard (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2015 103,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

near and offside rear, nearside front tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2015 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

near and offside rear, nearside front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,228 miles

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

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,194 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 82,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,421 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Nov 2011 74,323 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,191 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,642 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 56,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,886 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,530 miles

N/S wiper slightly split on end

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)

Rear tyres slightly perished, small cuts and stones in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2007 36,530 miles

N/S wiper slightly split on end

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished, small cuts and stones in tread

Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,036 miles

Front tyre side walls slightly scuffed

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

Slight judder from front wipers, BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,036 miles

Front tyre side walls slightly scuffed

Slight judder from front wipers, BORDERLINE PASS

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 WZR is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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