MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear brake pipes behind rear wheels corroded
feels like there is play in both front lower suspension arm rear most bushes but will have to be checked again after the ball joints are renewed as too much play in them to carry out a proper check
front number plate has over spray on it but can be read ok
metal parts at the rear of vehicle are all corroded
nearside front bumper loose around grill
nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear
offside front tyre has inner tread wear
offside rear tyre has outer tread wear
oil leaks
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH dim and headlamp misty (1.1.A.3d)
Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing BOTH lower ball joint split pins missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear brake pipes behind rear wheels corroded
feels like there is play in both front lower suspension arm rear most bushes but will have to be checked again after the ball joints are renewed as too much play in them to carry out a proper check
front number plate has over spray on it but can be read ok
metal parts at the rear of vehicle are all corroded
nearside front bumper loose around grill
nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear
offside front tyre has inner tread wear
offside rear tyre has outer tread wear
oil leaks
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 VML is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VML, 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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FV53 VML is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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