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AP03 LCV

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 141,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 141,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail next to spare wheel carrier. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Rear sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure Boot wheel carrier corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Brace bar under steering rack. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 136,849 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front strut brace corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,537 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front strut brace corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,836 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 126,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,927 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed DAMAGED. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH. (8.2.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,784 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer weak/corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 97,265 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer starting to break up

rear exhaust joint bolt broken

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,662 miles

rear number plate slight diss coloured

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,834 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,419 miles

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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AP03 LCV is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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