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AP52 FJX

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,213 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,151 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 82,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,372 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2018 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,859 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,110 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 68,559 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 65,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,747 miles

bolts that hold cat to centre pipe weak and rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

bolts that hold cat to centre pipe weak and rusty

Pass 11 May 2012 58,214 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewalls cracking/splitting

Pass 13 May 2011 53,000 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 53,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,696 miles

towbar attatchment (cycle carrier) sticks out considerable from rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,018 miles

both wiperblade ends starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,510 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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AP52 FJX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 FJX registered?

AP52 FJX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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