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BD52 YEF

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,350 mi
Last recorded53,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 YEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 53,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 52,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 51,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,683 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,543 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,653 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,171 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

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

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

Offside rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,047 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,643 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking on tread

Fail 7 Jan 2013 13,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,543 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 11,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,844 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 9,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 8,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 6,251 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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BD52 YEF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BD52 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 YEF registered?

BD52 YEF is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is BD52 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 YEF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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