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S53 ACS

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 ACS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,425 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill [ covers fitted] (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Link rod mounting broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension unit (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed unable to check condition due to sill covers (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front pipes worn at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension unit mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,908 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,357 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,683 miles

brake pipes rusty at rear in plastic cover

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,865 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,662 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,456 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,232 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,230 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2007 35,866 miles

1 x nearside washer jet inoperative

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Pass 5 May 2006 33,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,683 miles

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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S53 ACS is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 S53 ACS, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S53 ACS is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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