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AV53 ADZ

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,839 mi
Last recorded176,839 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ADZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 176,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 176,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 165,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 165,541 miles

Emissions not tested back box blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing cant get correct emissions readings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 155,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 151,793 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,468 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 142,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,744 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 135,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,572 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,790 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,553 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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AV53 ADZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV53 ADZ, 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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AV53 ADZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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