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FV53 GTU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jan 2012 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,453 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,440 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,901 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,746 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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FV53 GTU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV53 GTU, 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 FV53 GTU registered?

FV53 GTU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FV53 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 GTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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