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AP53 DPY

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 132,167 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 132,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 123,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,564 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,408 miles

Bonnet stay hitting battery +

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,065 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,065 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,904 miles

CAT heat shield corroded

Centre exhaust corroded around rear flange

Exhaust front pipe bolts corroded and spring missing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner edges, small cuts in tread, N/S/R possibly starting to go out of shape Reccomend replacement

Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

CAT heat shield corroded

Centre exhaust corroded around rear flange

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner edges, small cuts in tread, N/S/R possibly starting to go out of shape Reccomend replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,584 miles

front exhaust flange bolts wasted.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front exhaust flange bolts wasted.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,692 miles

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,992 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,610 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S washer jet partially blocked

Slight damage to N/S/R wheel rim

Slight pitting on rear brake discs

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 30,610 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S washer jet partially blocked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to N/S/R wheel rim

Slight pitting on rear brake discs

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

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 DPY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP53 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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