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AV53 OBX

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,575 mi
Last recorded139,575 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OBX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 139,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror slightly cracked

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 139,575 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror slightly cracked

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer outer sill has some corrosion at the rear.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 122,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer outer sill has some corrosion at the rear.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 113,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front radius arms and shockers

corrosion on rear axle, chassis and shockers

Fail 23 Feb 2019 113,727 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front radius arms and shockers

corrosion on rear axle, chassis and shockers

Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre side wall perished ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 102,306 miles

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake pads deteriorated due to excessive heat

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,987 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,527 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,408 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,138 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,945 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,924 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,860 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,750 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre slightly worn uneven on inside edge of tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,206 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge of tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,078 miles

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 OBX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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