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LA53 AOC

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,396 mi
Last recorded154,396 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 AOC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 154,396 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 154,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 150,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 145,370 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 138,832 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arm bj dust covers starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp in headlight not working - auxiliary position lamp working still (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,494 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,462 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,703 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Aftermarket daytime running lamps (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer to centre pipe joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet release handle broken

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Aftermarket daytime running lamps (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer to centre pipe joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Caution 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,988 miles

O/S Rear Brake Reading Slightly Down and Slight Binding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,482 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,926 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,697 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,552 miles

front number plate has small crack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,363 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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LA53 AOC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 LA53 AOC, 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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LA53 AOC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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