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AV53 HWG

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,848 mi
Last recorded156,848 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 151,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,141 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 142,230 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,672 miles

Rear underside of vehicle very rust & o/s floor weak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 139,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear underside of vehicle very rust & o/s floor weak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,181 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 118,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,417 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres 2-3mm / worn on inner shoulders close to cords.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play detected from both front wheels, possibly shock absorber.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,417 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres 2-3mm / worn on inner shoulders close to cords.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play detected from both front wheels, possibly shock absorber.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,918 miles

exhaust joining flanges are corroded.

front coil springs are corroding.

rear tyres are on 2mm.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust joining flanges are corroded.

front coil springs are corroding.

rear tyres are on 2mm.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,316 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,412 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 HWG is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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