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BD03 APZ

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 APZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,159 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 154,159 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 147,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,907 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 138,907 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,800 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 129,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,972 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 89,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

front & rear brake pads wearing low

front & rear number plates slightly delaminating

slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkarms

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,111 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

front & rear brake pads wearing low

front & rear number plates slightly delaminating

slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkarms

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,673 miles

Offside Front 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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BD03 APZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD03 APZ, 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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BD03 APZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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