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KB53 EFJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 EFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 96,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs start to corrode

o/s/f brake disc start to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both headlights condensed

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge & cuts to outer sidewall

noise from steering

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play o/s inner drive shaft

Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both headlights condensed

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner edge & cuts to outer sidewall

noise from steering

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

oil level low

slight play o/s inner drive shaft

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,178 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,666 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre

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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KB53 EFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB53 EFJ, 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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KB53 EFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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