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AU53 ZFO

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,193 mi
Last recorded152,193 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,193 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 152,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 142,680 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 127,906 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear suspension arms mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,352 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis and underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 120,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis and underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Screen and blades cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 120,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,943 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS UNDER ARCHS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

sunvisor missing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 109,820 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

sunvisor missing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,607 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,094 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 Front 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 13 Jul 2015 84,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,195 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)

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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AU53 ZFO is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AU53 ZFO, 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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AU53 ZFO is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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