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OV53 HVO

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,380 mi
Last recorded188,380 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 188,380 miles

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

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

Rear rear wheel grab

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 179,597 miles

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

Nearside headlight cloudy

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

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2017 179,597 miles

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

Nearside headlight cloudy

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2016 176,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 176,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,328 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 127,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 127,598 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 121,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2008 99,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,444 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 Aug 2006 60,490 miles

split to o/s/f wiper blade

wear to front brake discs

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 HVO is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

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

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