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FM53 HJG

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HJG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F AND O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F AND O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged N/S/R AND O/S/R ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON AS POSIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F AND O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F AND O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged N/S/R AND O/S/R ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON AS POSIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,866 miles

both headlamps very misty

both rear trailing arm metal support sections badly corroded

nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear

offside lower suspension ball joint has play

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinder and hoses corroded

rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb holder 180 degrees out (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps very misty

both rear trailing arm metal support sections badly corroded

nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear

offside lower suspension ball joint has play

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinder and hoses corroded

rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,928 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 108,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,097 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

headlights deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

headlights deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,554 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,553 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 62,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,821 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 HJG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

FM53 HJG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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