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AX03 MVS

2003 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,534 mi
Last recorded140,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MVS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 140,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,600 miles

***Bonnet release lever missing***

***Parking brake travel on 15-16 clicks***Advise brake inspection***

***nsr/osr wheel arches/components dirty***Advise jet wash all affected areas***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Forward facing wishbone bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***Exposed end*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Forward facing wishbone bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear ***Brake disc showing signs of overheating***

Offside Rear ***Lens cluster unit damaged***Advise replace***

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***Exposed end*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ***Impact damaged*** ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 126,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBBR0015*** (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBBS0024*** (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

***Bonnet release lever missing***

***Parking brake travel on 15-16 clicks***Advise brake inspection***

***nsr/osr wheel arches/components dirty***Advise jet wash all affected areas***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Forward facing wishbone bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***Exposed end*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Forward facing wishbone bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear ***Brake disc showing signs of overheating***

Offside Rear ***Lens cluster unit damaged***Advise replace***

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***Exposed end*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ***Impact damaged*** ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.273 lambda (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ***rear silencer defective*** (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,288 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf/osf tyres worn down to 3mm approx[195/60R15-88V]

Fail 18 Jul 2015 101,050 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf/osf tyres worn down to 3mm approx[195/60R15-88V]

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake travel on 15-16 clicks

Fail 5 Jul 2014 89,542 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parking brake travel on 15-16 clicks

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,336 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroding and pitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in shoulder of N/S/R tyre

Rear tyres slightly perishing and wearing slightly unevenly and low on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,019 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVS is a 2003 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 MVS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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