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2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1668cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

121,298 mi
Last recorded121,298 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch stuck open

eml and diesel glow lights on (Pre 2008)

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,440 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 113,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,200 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Coolant level on 'MIN' mark.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 100,200 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant level on 'MIN' mark.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,842 miles

N/S front tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S front tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system heavily corroded

ns front tyre outer side wall damaged

ns rear brake disc very poor condition

os handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system heavily corroded

ns front tyre outer side wall damaged

ns rear brake disc very poor condition

os handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded.stones in both rear tyre treads .general corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,915 miles

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded.stones in both rear tyre treads .general corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 94,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension arms front bushes poor condition

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear shock absorber lower bush partially separated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension arms front bushes poor condition

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear shock absorber lower bush partially separated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage .

Fail 6 Mar 2010 88,961 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage .

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,736 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 78,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s head light top mount missing

rear exhaust joint; bolt missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,421 miles

n/s head light top mount missing

rear exhaust joint; bolt missing

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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GR53 CFU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,668cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GR53 CFU, 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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GR53 CFU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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