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BC03 FHA

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FHA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,226 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 118,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 103,382 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,041 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,131 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,802 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 70,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,557 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,557 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Very slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 28,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BC03 FHA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 BC03 FHA, 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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BC03 FHA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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