MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake efficiency low
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering system got slight ply
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
steering system got slight ply
brake and fuel pipes have protective coatings
osf shock absorber damp
outer sill covers fitted
slight play in both track rod ends
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both rear links broken (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure osf link broken (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working os (1.2.1b)
osf shock absorber damp
slight play in both track rod ends
brake and fuel pipes have plastic coating
exhaust corroding
ns door mirror glass cracked
nsf tyre wearing on inner edges and close to limit
rear wiper blade split
slight play in os bottom ball joint
slight play in os track rod end
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush os rear link (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os and ns front tyres (4.1.E.1)
brake and fuel pipes have plastic coating
exhaust corroding
ns door mirror glass cracked
nsf tyre wearing on inner edges and close to limit
rear wiper blade split
slight play in os bottom ball joint
slight play in os track rod end
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cat heat shield loose
exhaust system corroded
outer sills plastic covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cat heat shield loose
exhaust system corroded
outer sills plastic covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1.o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge and cracks on main tread 2.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage 3exhaust system corroded 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted 5.battery insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1.exhaust system corroded 2. n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges 3. n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1.exhaust system corroded 2. n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges 3. n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats have slight play, but are still secure in their upright position.
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DA53 VLR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DA53 VLR, 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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DA53 VLR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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