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ET53 VCW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,443 mi
Last recorded152,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 152,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 138,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,067 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 110,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,962 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,350 miles

front tyres getting low, (o/s 2mm n/s 3mm)

wipers worn ,and starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,489 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 VCW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

ET53 VCW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is ET53 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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