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OV53 GLZ

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 87,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,009 miles

Offside Rear Door has surface corrosion.

Tail gate has body work damage.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Door has surface corrosion.

Tail gate has body work damage.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,013 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,013 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front worn outside edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,432 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,819 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,491 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,400 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 25,140 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,342 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,851 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 GLZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OV53 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

OV53 GLZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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