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GR53 LRE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LRE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,018 miles

Front brakes binding slightly but not effecting brake performance.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box joint not correct but no gases escaping.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 113,440 miles

n/s/f lower suspenion arm bush deteriated

o/s/f antiroll bar ball joint slight play

o/s/f ball joint cover perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012 108,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp european spec and kicking up to the offside, however tape fitted to lens to level beam pattern. recommend replacing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,022 miles

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

offside headlamp european spec and kicking up to the offside, however tape fitted to lens to level beam pattern. recommend replacing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,360 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 98,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,691 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,382 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,277 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 94,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 94,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Handbrake Long Travel

MKajor Front End Accident Damage

Nearside Wiper Blade Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp Brocken

Offside Wiper Blade Deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Regitration Plate Deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2008 94,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,257 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,257 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade torn (slight)

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 LRE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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