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OV53 OJP

2003 Honda -

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda -31,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OJP
MakeHonda
Model-
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,186 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,058 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 70,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front disc and pads contaminated by oil (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 69,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre slightly sculloped

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,660 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,802 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,774 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pistons (3.1.5)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to test front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,724 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,724 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,378 miles

slight drag on front & rear wheels ?

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,171 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 8,121 miles

How Reliable is the Honda -?

Based on 4,421 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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OV53 OJP is a 2003 Honda - in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda - models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 31,661 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 - fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 OJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda - typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Honda - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV53 OJP registered?

OV53 OJP is a 2003 Honda -, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is OV53 OJP safe to buy?

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