MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
catalyst heat shield corroded and broken
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
catalyst heat shield corroded and broken
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Both rear anti-roll bar links badly worn, on mot limit new required
Extensive corrosion panel side of o/s/r arch, advise repair before it becomes a sharp edge
N/s/f lower arm void bush 50% split on mot limit new required
Passenger wiper rubber split at ends
Both rear anti-roll bar links badly worn, on mot limit new required
Extensive corrosion panel side of o/s/r arch, advise repair before it becomes a sharp edge
N/s/f lower arm void bush 50% split on mot limit new required
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passenger wiper rubber split at ends
Both rear anti-roll bar links worn
Corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch will need attention soon before it becomes a sharp edge
N/s/f lower arm void bush partially split
O/s/f outer brake pad low
Windscreen chipped
Drivers wiper rubber split at one end
Drivers wiper rubber split at one end
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18mm chip in windscreen just outside zone A
Front brake discs badly worn, advise replacement
Front brake pads getting low
Handbrake needs adjusting
N/s/r anti-roll bar link worn
N/s/r tyre 1.6mm inside edge, advise replacement
Rear brake pads getting low
15mm chip just out of zone A in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15mm chip just out of zone A in windscreen
Drivers and passengers windscreen wiper rubbers split at both ends
N/s/r tyre just passed MOt 1.6mm inside edge + nail in tyre
Rear wiper split at ends
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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OV03 XAB is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?
OV03 XAB is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2003.
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