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BD53 EAC

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 158,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 142,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 140,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 136,778 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,557 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 126,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 123,984 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,070 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 109,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,835 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 100,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,490 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,346 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 57,557 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,860 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 EAC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EAC, 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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BD53 EAC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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