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OV53LJO
2003 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration OV53LJO
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,199 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,199 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,309 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,072 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested Exhaust system incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- EML on
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,218 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 159,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,207 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold. (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,403 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread low on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,244 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,505 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,828 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,096 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,638 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,039 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 29 Jun 202620 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,244 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 29 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,089 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 29 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,604 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 29 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,604 MI
29 Jun 202630 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,675 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007 29 Jun 202630 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,675 MI
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OV53LJO was registered on 2003-09-29
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