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AJ53 RKU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

206,304 mi
Last recorded206,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 206,304 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 196,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 196,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 190,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 190,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 182,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 182,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 174,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 164,354 miles

both head lamps poor condition

tyre wear track

Fail 2 Feb 2015 164,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both head lamps poor condition

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

tyre wear track

Pass 20 Feb 2014 154,907 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 154,907 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 154,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2013 138,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front lower suspension bushes getting worn

Pass 13 Jan 2013 138,367 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension bushes getting worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,372 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres low

fuel filler neck corroded

wipers poor

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,651 miles

both front tyres close to limit.....

front brake pads low , advise brake inspection....

n/s/f side lamp dim..

o/s/r tyre under inflated....

wet test...

wipers smear....

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 61,886 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,170 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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AJ53 RKU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 AJ53 RKU, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 RKU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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