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FM53 BVL

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,754 miles

exhaust rear (joint) slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2012 84,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,186 miles

195/50/15V

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,186 miles

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

195/50/15V

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,232 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,759 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,552 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,879 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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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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FM53 BVL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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