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AP53 DNE

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,335 mi
Last recorded140,335 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DNE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,249 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2017 130,249 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,810 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,510 miles

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s/f brake

Pass 27 May 2014 94,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 84,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 84,555 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2012 76,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,066 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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AP53 DNE 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 72.2%.

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 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 AP53 DNE, 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 AP53 DNE registered?

AP53 DNE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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