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FT53 BYC

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,219 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

exhaust fouling on anti roll bar.

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside front wiper blade slightly torn.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 137,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

exhaust fouling on anti roll bar.

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside front wiper blade slightly torn.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,776 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside reartyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2012 119,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside reartyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,198 miles

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

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

all tyres close to limit

all tyres cracked in tread/sidewalls

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,524 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked in tread /sidewalls

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,130 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 BYC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYC, 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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FT53 BYC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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