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AX03 HCE

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 128,574 miles

exhaust slight blow rear

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2019 124,904 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s & n/s outer sills plastic covers

rear subframe corrosion starting

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,964 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,858 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r anti -roll bar links slight play

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Jul 2017 117,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r anti -roll bar links slight play

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,538 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/sf tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2016 113,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/sf tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 98,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near/side front near/side reartyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

near/side front near/side reartyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,924 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 HCE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCE, 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 AX03 HCE registered?

AX03 HCE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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