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BD53 EBJ

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,009 mi
Last recorded137,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 137,009 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 132,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 132,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,194 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE LIGHT ON

EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 121,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,760 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER WALLS HAVE SPLITS

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES BECOMING LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 106,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 80,797 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 80,794 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,364 miles

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.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,890 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,890 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 36,019 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,294 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 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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