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FM53 HKJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,141 mi
Last recorded208,141 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 208,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under body is heavily under-sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2019 208,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under body is heavily under-sealed

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 201,622 miles

body carosion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 201,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body carosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 194,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 181,286 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 167,333 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 167,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 150,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre slighty nworn inner edge

o/s/r tyre slighty worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 135,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,001 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 115,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play on all links

Pass 31 Jul 2010 108,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 HKJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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