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2003 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OV53LHU
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- underside of car corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,710 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016 30 Jun 20263 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,689 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,957 MI
30 Jun 20269 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,957 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 30 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,416 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 30 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,279 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,362 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 30 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,395 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,395 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,746 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009 30 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 74,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,914 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2008 30 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
4 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,100 MI
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OV53LHU was registered on 2003-10-07
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