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HS53 DFP

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 DFP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 129,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and scrubbing brake disc

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever sticking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2016 129,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and scrubbing brake disc

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever sticking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 124,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 118,051 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

r/h headlamp cover /glass fogged

Fail 23 May 2014 117,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h headlamp covers poor /fogged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,063 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)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front lower ball joint dust covers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,724 miles

front and rear brake pads un able to assess in full

Fail 4 Jun 2011 95,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,035 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 41,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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HS53 DFP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS53 DFP, 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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HS53 DFP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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