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HT53 LSE

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 LSE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 53,662 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,058 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both barely give beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both barely give beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 47,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,302 miles

offside rear brake is very slightly binding on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,203 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,203 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,576 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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HT53 LSE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HT53 LSE, 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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HT53 LSE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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