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FV53 LUP

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,951 mi
Last recorded141,951 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,951 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,004 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,197 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 114,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,471 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,958 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2006 20,998 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 LUP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

FV53 LUP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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