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KS53 JFN

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,490 mi
Last recorded164,490 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 164,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlights aim in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 162,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2020 162,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 150,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

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

Rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 137,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,555 miles

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,143 miles

offside front tyre getting low

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

play in offside front track rod end

rear brake pads wearing thin and brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Fail 25 Apr 2018 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

play in offside front track rod end

offside front tyre getting low

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

rear brake pads wearing thin and brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,879 miles

offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes deterioted

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Oct 2017 97,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes deterioted

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 May 2017 83,418 miles

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 2 May 2017 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2016 81,441 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 76,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,056 miles

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

both rear dics slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,799 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both offside front and nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing.

slight deteriation to offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both offside front and nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing.

slight deteriation to offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,225 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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KS53 JFN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KS53 JFN, 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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KS53 JFN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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