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OV53 HVJ

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,906 miles

centre exhaust silencer baffle rattle.

very slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar drop links not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,885 miles

a/c condenser bulged at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end rubber boots slightly perished not split at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low due to corroded brake disc not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r sidelight slightly dim not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 103,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/r15 hankook kinergy. (4.1.D.1b)

a/c condenser bulged at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end rubber boots slightly perished not split at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low due to corroded brake disc not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r sidelight slightly dim not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,044 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread left and slightly perrished tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,131 miles

a/c condensor poor/damaged at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end & lower ball joint rubber boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left and slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.

parking brake long travel (adjustment reqiured).

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,796 miles

center to rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,435 miles

center exhaust rear joint very corroded not blowing at time of test.

front inner brake pads over 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,873 miles

cat heat sheild rattleing at time of test.

center to rear exhaust joint very corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,105 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,064 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread.

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 HVJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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