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ET53 LLO

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,328 mi
Last recorded116,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LLO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,328 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 116,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 113,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,394 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,192 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,289 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,175 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 9 Sep 2013 63,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,588 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)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,608 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,466 miles

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

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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ET53 LLO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET53 LLO, 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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What year was ET53 LLO registered?

ET53 LLO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is ET53 LLO safe to buy?

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