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AR03 JLU

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 146,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,877 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks have play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 131,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 131,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 129,638 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,193 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2015 125,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,862 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,932 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,485 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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AR03 JLU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AR03 JLU, 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 AR03 JLU registered?

AR03 JLU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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