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HT53 MSX

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,734 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 97,916 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brakes stiff

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland wear (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 93,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brakes stiff

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland wear (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,433 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wiper blade end split

Fail 25 Nov 2016 90,433 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wiper blade end split

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,315 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,315 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,029 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,178 miles

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

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 MSX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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