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OV03 YOE

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

213,652 mi
Last recorded213,652 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 213,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft

front suspension noisy

patterns slightly faded

rust patches in various places

Fail 24 Aug 2018 213,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft

front suspension noisy

patterns slightly faded

rust patches in various places

Pass 25 Aug 2017 209,752 miles

aims slightly faded

oil leaks

rust patches

scuffs on screen

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2016 203,378 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limits & feathered

scuffs on screen

Fail 14 Sep 2016 203,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limits & feathered

scuffs on screen

Pass 9 Sep 2015 193,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2015 192,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 178,055 miles

slight play n/s swivel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 166,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,850 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 146,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 135,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 120,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil on minimum

note ; dents drivers door

wheel trims fitted , restricted views of wheels / brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2009 120,493 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil on minimum

note ; dents drivers door

wheel trims fitted , restricted views of wheels / brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,949 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake & handbrake imbalance

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2008 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

rear brake & handbrake imbalance

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,199 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake near end of reserve travel

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,196 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,224 miles

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

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 YOE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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