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ET53 MDZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,475 mi
Last recorded162,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 150,201 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 150,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 137,981 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 137,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,339 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 112,622 miles

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

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

Nearside front side light bulb dim.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,966 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,487 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 51,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,836 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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ET53 MDZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET53 MDZ, 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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ET53 MDZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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