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DA53 VLR

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 124,320 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 114,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,265 miles

brake and fuel pipes have protective coatings

osf shock absorber damp

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 4 Mar 2017 110,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 103,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,067 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 81,851 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,851 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,001 miles

Rear seats have slight play, but are still secure in their upright position.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,073 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,726 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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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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