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AV53 AFE

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,360 mi
Last recorded197,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 197,360 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))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 193,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 193,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 191,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has small split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 189,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 182,268 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 182,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 168,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 22 Aug 2014 168,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 12 Aug 2013 154,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 154,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 140,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 125,367 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 125,367 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 110,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 96,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,497 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AFE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFE, 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 AV53 AFE registered?

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

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