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HG53 HBU

2003 Honda Civic Type R

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Type R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 122,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,974 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 97,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,085 miles

Centre Rear exhaust centre box noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear antirollbar link arm play felt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear antirollbar link arm play felt

Offside Rear hand brake poor

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,603 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,602 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,068 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,067 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Type R?

Based on 390 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,226
Miles/Year
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2
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HG53 HBU is a 2003 Honda Civic Type R in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Honda Civic Type R fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG53 HBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HG53 HBU registered?

HG53 HBU is a 2003 Honda Civic Type R, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HG53 HBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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