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ET53 VDM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,818 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2024 124,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2022 124,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,928 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 119,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,341 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 119,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BULK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak (dangerous)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,578 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,355 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 34,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,633 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 VDM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

ET53 VDM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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