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AP53 DPF

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,294 mi
Last recorded134,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 134,294 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor pan completely corroded away many large holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps slight loose

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,580 miles

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

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing

n/s/f + o/s/f wishbone foremost rubber mount deteriorating

n/s/f head light lens discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished and worn low

Fail 16 Jan 2020 131,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing

n/s/f + o/s/f wishbone foremost rubber mount deteriorating

n/s/f head light lens discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished and worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 122,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion underneath rear

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 88,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 86,184 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 86,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,111 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,078 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 DPF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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