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2003 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OV03XAR
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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- Expired 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under carriage corroded.
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- several prescribed areas corroded but considered excessive
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake slightly binding
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
17 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
- several prescribed areas corroded but considered excessive
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake slightly binding
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area and may need welded by next mot
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,930 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust hanger rubber missing at rear
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,769 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,873 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 7 Jul 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,412 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,595 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013 7 Jul 202623 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,610 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 7 Jul 202611 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside 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)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,736 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011 7 Jul 20263 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,925 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,058 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 7 Jul 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,358 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 7 Jul 20264 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,582 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2007 7 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV03XAR was registered on 2003-05-07
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