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AY03 YUL

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,143 mi
Last recorded122,143 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YUL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,993 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Non obligatory mirror missing Centre

Offside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 116,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Non obligatory mirror missing Centre

Offside Front Oil leak Drive shaft seal ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,376 miles

nsr drop link covers poor

nsr tyre worn on edge

os washer poor

Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,366 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint off side front off side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front suspension arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 97,644 miles

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

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

both side inner sill area slightly corroded

front part of the exhaust duct slightly corroded

o/s front tyre uneven worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,644 miles

both side inner sill area slightly corroded

front part of the exhaust duct slightly corroded

o/s front tyre uneven worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,623 miles

both front indicators and n/s side repeater faded

high level stop light disconnected

o/s hand brake reading low

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,532 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front indicators and n/s side repeater faded

o/s hand brake reading low

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,573 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,479 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AY03 YUL is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY03 YUL, 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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AY03 YUL is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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