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2003 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OV53ZXH
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,521 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,083 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,172 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,172 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,402 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,789 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,789 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,424 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front suspension components corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,424 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,074 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019 30 Jun 20265 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,388 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 30 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,710 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 30 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,737 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 30 Jun 202619 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,737 MI
30 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,480 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015 30 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,480 MI
30 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,165 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2014 30 Jun 202631 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,472 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013 30 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,337 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 30 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,823 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 30 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,699 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 30 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,805 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,916 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008 30 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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OV53ZXH was registered on 2003-10-23
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