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AV53 AHX

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,609 mi
Last recorded212,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 212,609 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 197,088 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 187,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 178,014 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 178,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 170,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 170,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 162,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 162,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 141,840 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,750 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 105,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,733 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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AV53 AHX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV53 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

AV53 AHX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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