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FD53 BVT

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,546 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,808 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,281 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

offside rear hand brake weak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,556 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished and starting to crack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,537 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 40,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FD53 BVT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD53 BVT, 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 FD53 BVT registered?

FD53 BVT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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