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FH53 YYX

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,285 mi
Last recorded128,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YYX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,285 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Body damage

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 128,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Body damage

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,609 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 120,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 117,375 miles

exhaust corroded

heat sheld on cat loose

Pass 12 Jan 2013 112,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 108,768 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust deteriorating

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,768 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,707 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 YYX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH53 YYX, 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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FH53 YYX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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