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OV53 GMG

2003 Honda Civic

Red Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GMG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 157,234 miles

Offside Front body as slight damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear body as slight damage but no sharp edges

Fail 11 Sep 2017 157,234 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front body as slight damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear body as slight damage but no sharp edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,390 miles

Engine management lamp on (EML)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,992 miles

both front wishbones front bushes perished

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,757 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,259 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,947 miles

chips in windscreen

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 GMG is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

OV53 GMG is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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