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DS53 AWM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,777 mi
Last recorded105,777 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 AWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 105,777 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 105,777 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,636 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle rusty rear buttom

Fail 31 Dec 2015 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle rusty rear buttom

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,944 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,920 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,141 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,296 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,219 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,229 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,584 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,430 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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DS53 AWM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS53 AWM, 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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DS53 AWM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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