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AY53 NTG

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,176 mi
Last recorded176,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NTG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2021 176,176 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 176,135 miles

Emissions not tested cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 171,891 miles

outer sill covers fitted

sill repairs covered in underbody sealant

Fail 7 Mar 2020 171,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 157,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 157,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 147,974 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 147,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2017 140,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 140,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 131,589 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 131,424 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported running across engine (1.9.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 121,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 100,562 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 100,558 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 91,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 91,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 86,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,005 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,888 miles

Front tyres and offside rear all worn low

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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AY53 NTG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY53 NTG, 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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AY53 NTG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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