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AP03 ESF

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ESF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,688 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 117,634 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,677 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,704 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 71,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 48,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,081 miles

N/S wiper blade splitting on end, Borderline pass

Fail 15 Aug 2007 44,081 miles

N/S wiper blade splitting on end, Borderline pass

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,969 miles

uneven tread wear to o/s/r tyre on inside edge

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 ESF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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