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OV53 LHP

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 131,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 123,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,310 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre side wall ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre side wall ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,099 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 97,099 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged borderline fail (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf wiper has small split osf wiper has small split

osf & nsf ball joint boots starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,439 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,851 miles

osr tyre cracking on outer edge nsr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,638 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,637 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,925 miles

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

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

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 LHP is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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