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AV03 FFM

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,421 mi
Last recorded180,421 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 180,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 176,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 173,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washers misaligned

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front hub lower ball joint dust covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 169,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 116,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 11,124 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,280 miles

NSF wiper blade split

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,736 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Number plate cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,736 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Number plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,083 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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AV03 FFM is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV03 FFM, 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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AV03 FFM is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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