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OV53 HVC

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2019 88,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,497 miles

both rear tyres perished

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all wipers split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,779 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxillary belt in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 30,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2008 26,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HVC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

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

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