MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust rear (joint) slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rear (joint) slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
offside front shock absorber dust cover split
offside rear tyre very deep cut to side wall
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
offside front shock absorber dust cover split
offside rear tyre very deep cut to side wall
195/50/15V
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
195/50/15V
both front tyres worn on edges
E.M.L LIGHT ON
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 BVL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FM53 BVL, 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 FM53 BVL registered?
FM53 BVL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is FM53 BVL safe to buy?
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