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AX03 BVH

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,254 mi
Last recorded141,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 141,254 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 115,537 miles

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted o/s front (2.4.G.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,537 miles

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

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted o/s front (2.4.G.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaking suspect rocker cover gasket falling on the exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,574 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 93,556 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 93,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,676 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 57,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,336 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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AX03 BVH is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX03 BVH, 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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AX03 BVH is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AX03 BVH safe to buy?

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