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OV53 GKZ

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,663 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,564 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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OV53 GKZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV53 GKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 GKZ registered?

OV53 GKZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 GKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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