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ET53 VCU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 142,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside an offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap Brocken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside an offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside an offside ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 136,270 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside an offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside an offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside an offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap Brocken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside an offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside an offside ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side+off side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side+off side ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,319 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,345 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 81,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,765 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 64,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,720 miles

ADVICE NEAR SILL ENDREPAIR SUSPECT,

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ADVICE NEAR SILL ENDREPAIR SUSPECT,

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 46,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,160 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 VCU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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