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BD53 EBF

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EBF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,509 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 155,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,037 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and rear suspension arms rusty

fuel tank filler neck rusty

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front and rear suspension arms rusty

fuel tank filler neck rusty

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2012 103,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,189 miles

Two front lower arms slight cracking in bushes

Two front tyres low 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,405 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,707 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 EBF is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBF, 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 EBF is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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