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OV03 UPD

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,345 mi
Last recorded71,345 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 UPD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. size 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking size 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 68,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. size 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking size 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 65,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp may not be fitted with a motor

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,646 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,287 miles

advise n/s/r handbrake had to pull hard to get a reading

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,315 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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OV03 UPD is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV03 UPD, 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 OV03 UPD registered?

OV03 UPD is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is OV03 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 UPD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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