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FM53 TNK

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,050 mi
Last recorded150,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TNK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 150,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 144,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar link lower joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 144,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush badly worn and come out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar link lower joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 144,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,337 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 130,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 130,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 123,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 120,201 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 114,356 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 109,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 100,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,915 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TNK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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