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FV53 VMU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,786 miles

front brake pads low.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head lamp cloudy (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested head lamp cloudy (1.8.A.1c)

front brake pads low.

rear metal brake pipes are showing sighns of surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,531 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,531 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 81,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 81,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 76,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,252 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,132 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,129 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,922 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 VMU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV53 VMU?

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What year was FV53 VMU registered?

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

Is FV53 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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