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BD03 MTJ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 132,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 132,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,226 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 127,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,123 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth start split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Doblo rod, or inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Lamp cluster unit, moisture inside

Fail 22 Jun 2024 115,109 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth start split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Doblo rod, or inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Lamp cluster unit, moisture inside

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 92,755 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,214 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 84,213 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 72,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 63,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 46,705 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 46,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 39,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,094 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 33,094 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 27,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,572 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,958 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,842 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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BD03 MTJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MTJ, 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 BD03 MTJ registered?

BD03 MTJ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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