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YJ03 FOZ

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FOZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,660 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-front balljoints have slight play-brake pipes surface rust-

Pass 29 May 2012 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbone bushes rear slighty perished

Fail 29 May 2012 89,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbone bushes rear slighty perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 68,628 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 49,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,346 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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YJ03 FOZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 FOZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ03 FOZ registered?

YJ03 FOZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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