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AP53 DPZ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 111,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,252 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,156 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing,and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front brake disc showing slight scoring

Rear brake discs showing deterioration

Fail 7 Apr 2014 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front brake disc showing slight scoring

Rear brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,482 miles

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

cat heat shield is corroded and ratteling

offside front foglight reflector is badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,308 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,939 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside front tyre wearing on edges advise replacement

slight play offside lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,116 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind advise brake check

offside rear tyre on limit advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,811 miles

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,790 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,186 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2006 23,533 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Handbrake levers on calipers not fully returning to stops

N/S washer jet partially blocked

O/S/R brake partially binding

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

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 DPZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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