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OV53ZWC
2003 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration OV53ZWC
- 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 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,893 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle displaying areas of corrosion and components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge poor condition
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,305 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019 30 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,541 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front anti roll bar links have slight play
24 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust has minor play
- both front anti roll bar links have slight play
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,340 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs corroded pads low
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,547 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015 30 Jun 202621 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,092 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,313 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,502 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 30 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,627 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 30 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,050 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 30 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,538 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 30 Jun 202614 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,201 MI
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OV53ZWC was registered on 2003-10-27
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