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AV53 TEY

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,210 mi
Last recorded191,210 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 191,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 186,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 178,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 166,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,852 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 140,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front windscreen wiper deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,858 miles

front tyres cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges but not cut as deep

rear exhaust flange on centre section corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,220 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,248 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 TEY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

AV53 TEY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AV53 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 TEY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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