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OV53 GLY

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,989 mi
Last recorded114,989 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 114,989 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 16 Clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,931 miles

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,089 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,919 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN LOW

N/S/OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,984 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,286 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,068 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,362 miles

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)

Small stone chips to windshield

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,883 miles

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,739 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 GLY is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

OV53 GLY is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is OV53 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 GLY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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