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FV53 RXO

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RXO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis leg at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at rear and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis leg at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,161 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 96,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,373 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,946 miles

Exhaust noise just within limits.

Long hand brake travel.

Parking brake efficiency low on offside rear. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,935 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,667 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,776 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,870 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 RXO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

FV53 RXO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 RXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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