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AY53 YJL

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YJL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,220 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,458 miles

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

Oil leak

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,821 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 YJL is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

AY53 YJL is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 YJL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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