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OV03 VXL

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,110 miles

front compliance bushes split, o/s has a bit of movement

front engine mount split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,143 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,810 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,256 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,428 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

off side rear brake binding not able to spin wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 43,800 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres warn on inner edge ok at the moment

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,737 miles

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,829 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 VXL is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

OV03 VXL is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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