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FM53 CJX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,022 miles

General Corrosion under neath the vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2024 96,020 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

General Corrosion under neath the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Underneath Allround Corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 86,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Underneath Allround Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,299 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,699 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Chassis Corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2020 72,699 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Chassis Corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,670 miles

all four tyres are perished

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,670 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are perished

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,241 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,041 miles

corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 May 2011 46,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,391 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,569 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 CJX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM53 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 CJX registered?

FM53 CJX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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