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ET53 UYY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

213,093 mi
Last recorded213,093 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 213,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 213,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S+O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 208,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 197,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 193,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 172,976 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,517 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S - Front (2.4.G.2)

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,987 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 30 Oct 2014 80,441 miles

centre/rear exhaust box corroded.catalytic converter head shield corroded/insecure.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,048 miles

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,269 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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 UYY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

ET53 UYY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is ET53 UYY safe to buy?

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