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OV53 LHX

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,422 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,436 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf shock dust cover broken

Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf shock dust cover broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,727 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,481 miles

front brake disc pads wearing low,slight lip on discs

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,298 miles

both front and rear wiper blade rubbers split at ends

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 LHX is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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