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FD53 LVP

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,998 mi
Last recorded180,998 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 180,998 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear subframe and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 180,992 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear subframe and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 166,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 166,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,195 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 143,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 143,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 130,898 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 130,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,022 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 121,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 110,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,705 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 7 Jun 2012 75,262 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,070 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,607 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,001 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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FD53 LVP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD53 LVP, 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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FD53 LVP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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