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AV53 GHZ

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 160,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s front wing

many parts of suspension and structure heavily rusted but intact at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2022 160,391 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

accident damage to n/s front wing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

many parts of suspension and structure heavily rusted but intact at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2021 159,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s front wing

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2021 159,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s front wing

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2020 158,217 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 158,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 155,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 151,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2017 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,484 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 140,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,698 miles

coolant leak around radiator cap

Fail 30 Oct 2015 130,512 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak around radiator cap

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,985 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 108,876 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,612 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 99,612 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,072 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,898 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,198 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,474 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 GHZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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