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BD53 DYV

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,743 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 111,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators colour fading

front tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators colour fading

front tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear tyres tread perished and feathering

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear tyres tread perished and feathering

Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,675 miles

chip in zone b

rear plate deterioration

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Screen Damage Zone B † †Front brake pads Worn

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Screen Damage Zone B † †Front brake pads Worn

Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,712 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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BD53 DYV is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD53 DYV, 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 BD53 DYV registered?

BD53 DYV is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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