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GBEP03STO

HONDA CIVIC

2003 · RED · PETROL · 94,390 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition30 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 30 tests · 18 passed · 12 failed

FAIL30 June 2026
94,390 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened split on weld (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
PASS24 October 2025
91,785 mi
FAIL23 October 2025
91,785 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASS16 October 2024
91,053 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS30 October 2023
90,663 mi
FAIL26 October 2023
90,658 mi
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASS20 October 2022
88,879 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at front splitter box (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYfront subframe corroded
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to chassis rails
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to floors
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to inner sills
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYall rear suspension components corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL19 October 2022
88,873 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at front splitter box (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYfront subframe corroded
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to chassis rails
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to floors
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to inner sills
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYall rear suspension components corroded
PASS13 October 2021
87,322 mi
PASS7 September 2018
86,052 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS14 September 2017
84,465 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator block (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator block (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYExhaust system corroded at joints
FAIL12 September 2017
84,465 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator block (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator block (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYExhaust system corroded at joints
  • FAILRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
PASS13 September 2016
82,482 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL10 September 2016
82,478 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS24 August 2015
79,355 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL5 August 2015
79,251 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside rear brake binding slightly
PASS4 August 2014
77,463 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDSlight bind o/s/r brake
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside front tyre
  • USER ENTEREDSill covers fitted
FAIL4 August 2014
77,463 mi
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDSlight bind o/s/r brake
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside front tyre
  • USER ENTEREDSill covers fitted
FAIL16 August 2013
72,400 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS16 August 2013
72,400 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS25 August 2012
67,990 mi
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
PASS13 August 2011
62,287 mi
FAIL6 August 2011
62,240 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
PASS31 July 2010
57,175 mi
PASS27 July 2009
51,266 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyres worn unevenly and low on inner edges, cuts and stones embedded in treads
  • USER ENTEREDElectric door mirror (O/S) not working correctly but can be manually adjusted from drivers seat
  • USER ENTEREDExhaust slightly noisy
FAIL27 July 2009
51,266 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyres worn unevenly and low on inner edges, cuts and stones embedded in treads
  • USER ENTEREDElectric door mirror (O/S) not working correctly but can be manually adjusted from drivers seat
  • USER ENTEREDFront wiper blades splitting on ends
  • USER ENTEREDExhaust slightly noisy
PASS2 August 2008
45,231 mi
PASS4 August 2007
38,679 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS1 August 2006
30,668 mi
FAIL1 August 2006
30,668 mi
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
HONDA
Model
CIVIC
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,998 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-08
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2026-10-29
Recorded mileage
94,390 mi

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