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FV53 TGU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,450 mi
Last recorded99,450 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,165 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,741 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 TGU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

FV53 TGU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is FV53 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 TGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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