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2004 Honda Civic
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lambda number two wiring insecure
Nearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit / worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lambda number two wiring insecure
Nearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit / worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central non obligatory brake light inoperative
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside weathering/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit NOW (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails/trailing arm bracket attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
outstanding vehicle recall contact dealership for further information
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central non obligatory brake light inoperative
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside weathering/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit NOW (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails/trailing arm bracket attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
outstanding vehicle recall contact dealership for further information
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside mirror secured by tape
outstanding vehicle recall contact dealership for further information
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer head lamp lens weathered / no beam image output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer head lamp lens weathered / no beam image output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
outstanding vehicle recall contact dealership for further information
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine management light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
batt low reserve
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
screen damage
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LA53 DXK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LA53 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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