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BD53 SFU

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,896 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,653 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,222 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators and hazards dont flash after 30 secs approx (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,180 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 27 Oct 2010 42,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,531 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,356 miles

(Advise) N/S Wiper blade rubber starting to perish.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,912 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 SFU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

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

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