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AX03 MLF

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 92,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 91,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,980 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 82,980 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018
Fail 8 Jun 2018

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 61,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,821 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,105 miles

front pads getting low - unable to fully see

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,000 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MLF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

AX03 MLF is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 MLF safe to buy?

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