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AV53 URE

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,267 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 121,267 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 118,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 118,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,887 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 117,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 116,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 114,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 107,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,258 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,015 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front bump stops split and loose

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,102 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 11,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,814 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 URE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

AV53 URE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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