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OV53 HUO

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HUO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 109,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,950 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,238 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 64,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,666 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,918 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 HUO is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

OV53 HUO is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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