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AY53 NVG

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

214,468 mi
Last recorded214,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 214,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 214,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 213,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 203,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 192,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2018 172,017 miles

Headlamp covers deterioated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 163,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 154,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 146,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 146,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,290 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2013 133,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,986 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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AY53 NVG is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 NVG, 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 AY53 NVG registered?

AY53 NVG is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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