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2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 147,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 147,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 145,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 140,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 132,423 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,901 miles

Chassis areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 126,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chassis areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2020 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,508 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 104,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 90,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 90,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,011 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,496 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,496 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,029 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 54,029 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,107 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 NFC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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