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OV53 GLJ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,762 mi
Last recorded120,762 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,602 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,879 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,760 miles

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

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

screen blades worn

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 GLJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OV53 GLJ, 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 OV53 GLJ registered?

OV53 GLJ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is OV53 GLJ safe to buy?

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