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FH53 KJO

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,765 mi
Last recorded149,765 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,765 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

lower inner body corrosion forming

Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,676 miles

Rear upper arch both sides corrosion present

corrosion present underside vehicle variouse places

exhaust minor leak present

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,480 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower under vehicle corrosion present

Rear both sides outer acrh corrosion forming

Fail 1 Dec 2021 130,480 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Lower under vehicle corrosion present

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides outer acrh corrosion forming

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,032 miles

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,897 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2018 106,897 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in front shocker pins

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,780 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,780 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency low

play in front shocker pins

rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 82,349 miles

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

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

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

play in front shocker pins

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,349 miles

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

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

play in front shocker pins

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,150 miles

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

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

slight play in front shocker pins

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,942 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,628 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,040 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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FH53 KJO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FH53 KJO, 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 FH53 KJO registered?

FH53 KJO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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