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AP03 EPY

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,301 mi
Last recorded90,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 90,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,075 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 80,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK ARM BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE ALMOST THRU TO CORDS / CANVAS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,985 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,224 miles

Oil level low

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,224 miles

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

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

Oil level low

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,413 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,569 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,569 miles

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

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

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 27 Jun 2012 42,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,758 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,749 miles

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

both rear tyres tread starting to distort and perish/crack.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,019 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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AP03 EPY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP03 EPY, 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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AP03 EPY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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