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FV53 VML

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,376 mi
Last recorded124,376 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,376 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 124,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,109 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,104 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,204 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,162 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,926 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,087 miles

advise nail in offside rear tyre

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 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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