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FT53 BYA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,042 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)

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,138 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,200 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,559 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,205 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,817 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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FT53 BYA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FT53 BYA, 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 FT53 BYA registered?

FT53 BYA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FT53 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 BYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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