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DC53 FFG

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,598 mi
Last recorded147,598 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,598 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,742 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,742 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,403 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front tyres badly worn on both edges

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear wiper blade needs replacing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,403 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front tyres badly worn on both edges

n/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear wiper blade needs replacing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,242 miles

Coolant leak from engine area?

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,938 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 90,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,418 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,316 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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DC53 FFG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DC53 FFG, 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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DC53 FFG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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