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AV53 UDT

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UDT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,546 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,781 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded(both sides)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,522 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 56,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 56,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

both side rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 54,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

both side rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,671 miles

ALL tyres are showing signs of deterioration/age, advise replacement

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly, advise repair/inspection

Offside Rear Brake disc & Brake pads are showing signs of getting/been hot (Red disc/White pads)

Offside Rear Brake disc & Brake pads are showing signs of getting/been hot (Red disc/White pads)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,442 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 49,432 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,517 miles

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,718 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge of tread and small cracks in tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 29,196 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,952 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,243 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 UDT is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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