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AV53 TGN

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

209,391 mi
Last recorded209,391 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TGN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 209,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 204,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 204,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 196,679 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 196,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 188,447 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 188,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 183,700 miles

Offside Front corroded not within 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 19 Mar 2020 177,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,561 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2019 165,561 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2018 154,340 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 154,340 miles

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,586 miles

car has been lowered

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 92,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

blue tinge to front sidelights

heat shield on cat deterating and rattling

oil level on min

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,310 miles

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

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

engine oil level below min

o/s/r inner tyre wall cut but no cordes exsposed

rear blade split

rear discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2011 83,310 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level below min

o/s/r inner tyre wall cut but no cordes exsposed

rear blade split

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2010 73,446 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,852 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 57,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,591 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 TGN is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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