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OV03 VVU

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,259 mi
Last recorded147,259 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,259 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 147,259 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 May 2016 137,097 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to discolour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at repair starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill starting to corrode at previous repair (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 137,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment both (3.5.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to discolour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at repair starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill starting to corrode at previous repair (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 124,070 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,070 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 110,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 93,423 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear handbrake efficiency slightly reduced.

Fail 7 May 2013 93,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear handbrake efficiency slightly reduced.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,051 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre on side tread

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,454 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,474 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 VVU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 VVU, 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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OV03 VVU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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