MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
EXHAUST NOISY
N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED AND TYRE VERY LOW
O/S FRONT TYRE INNER WALL HAS CUTS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
EXHAUST NOISY
N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED AND TYRE VERY LOW
O/S FRONT TYRE INNER WALL HAS CUTS
O/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
ENGINE LIGHT ON
EXHAUST NOISY
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT EXHAUST BOLT MISSING
O/S FRONT , FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING
O/S HANDBRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED
REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT EXHAUST BOLT MISSING
O/S FRONT , FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING
O/S HANDBRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED
REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL
both rear tyre inner edges low
chip in windscreen
exhaust noisy
front pipe exhaust bolt loose
n/s front tyre inner wall has splits and tyre low .....early rectification advised
o/s rear valve stem perishing
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre inner edges low
chip in windscreen
exhaust noisy
front pipe exhaust bolt loose
n/s front tyre inner wall has splits and tyre low .....early rectification advised
o/s rear valve stem perishing
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER WALLS HAVE SPLITS
BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES BECOMING LOW
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER WALLS HAVE SPLITS
BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES BECOMING LOW
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
chip in windscreen
engine management light on
front pads low
o/s front tyre outer edge wearing
slight play in n/s rear a/roll link
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chip in windscreen
engine management light on
front pads low
o/s front tyre outer edge wearing
slight play in n/s rear a/roll link
catalic convertor heat sheild loose and rattling
chip in windscreen
n/s front tyre edges low
o/s front lower swival gaiter starting to split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
catalic convertor heat sheild loose and rattling
chip in windscreen
engine management light on
n/s front tyre edges low
o/s front lower swival gaiter starting to split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre cut and worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre on limit on inner and outer edges, low in centre of tyre
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre on limit on inner and outer edges, low in centre of tyre
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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BD53 EBJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 EBJ, 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 EBJ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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