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ET53 VCX

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,806 mi
Last recorded161,806 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VCX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 153,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 145,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 140,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 129,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 123,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,762 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,392 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 63,305 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,305 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,655 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)

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 VCX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 VCX?

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What year was ET53 VCX registered?

ET53 VCX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is ET53 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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