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AP52 FJC

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,349 mi
Last recorded122,349 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,349 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,340 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION AT EXPOSED ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,786 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR 1MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION AT EXPOSED ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded end of N/S front to rear pitting poss. been cleaned up (3.6.B.2c)

CAT shields missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pitting poss. been cleaned up (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush badly split, borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumpstop broken and dropped from position

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush split and unbonding, borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

corrosion on coil springs and rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,702 miles

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

CAT shields missing

N/S/F and O/S/F balljoint gaitors slight perishing

N/S/F bumpstop split and dropped from position

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,718 miles

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

CAT shields missing

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

O/S/R brake dragging slightly

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,071 miles

CAT heat shields missing

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

CAT heat shields missing

Lug broken N/S/R ARB link joint

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,763 miles

Lugs broken on N/S/R and O/S/R ARB link joints

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,032 miles

CAT heat shield corroded

Front wipers slightly split on ends

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres perishing and cracking, wearing unevenly on inner edges and small cuts and stones in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slightly perished and wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,412 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,570 miles

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

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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AP52 FJC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP52 FJC, 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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What year was AP52 FJC registered?

AP52 FJC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AP52 FJC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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