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AO53 YAA

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,448 miles

n/s/r window missing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,428 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r window missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,444 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,417 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,081 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,877 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bonnet stay resting accross positive terminal of battery,risk of fire front brake discs lipped engine oil level low front wishbone front bushes perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,418 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,847 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,864 miles

Nearside 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 YAA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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