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HX53 AKF

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 AKF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 17 years old 2000

Offside Front tyre is 8 years old

engine oil sump is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2016 147,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 147,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 137,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 127,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,165 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,715 miles

Parking brake travel... a little long

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,143 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 41,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,862 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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HX53 AKF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX53 AKF, 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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HX53 AKF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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