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AY53 YJK

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,948 mi
Last recorded131,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,948 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 131,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 125,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 114,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,520 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 104,520 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Borg sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,769 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,769 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,268 miles

Nearside 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 29 Sep 2011 62,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,327 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,633 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 YJK is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY53 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

AY53 YJK is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 YJK shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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