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FV53 LXM

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,080 mi
Last recorded125,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,080 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight lump on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Small splits on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,080 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

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

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight lump on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Small splits on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,752 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 116,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,045 miles

OSR body damaged but still secure

front registration plate has paint on making it hard to read

Fail 17 Jul 2015 107,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR body damaged but still secure

front registration plate has paint on making it hard to read

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,054 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,054 miles

EML on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,745 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,102 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,776 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s rear link bar slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,688 miles

Both Rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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 LXM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

FV53 LXM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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