MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system heatshield insecure around cat
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system heatshield insecure around cat
Rear brakes noisey when spinning wheels
slight drag on front brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brakes noisey when spinning wheels
slight drag on front brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed excessivly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill corroded BUT NOT HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
STRONGLY ADVISE: DRIVERS SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE AND CRACKED!!!
Slight corrosion on rear brake discs. Passenger side rear brake is binding. Passenger side rear tyre is worn uneven and cracked. Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low. Signs of mud and straw around front suspension and underbody.
Offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge.
Nearside front tyre is worn down 1.6mm limit. Offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.
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AV53 OBY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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