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LA53 EPF

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

195,263 mi
Last recorded195,263 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 EPF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 195,263 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens faded

Nearside Front headlight lens repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front headlight lens faded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 195,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front headlight lens faded

Nearside Front headlight lens repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front headlight lens faded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 193,436 miles

Both front head light lenses deteriorating but not affecting pattern

Rear brake pipes have light corrosion but not to the extent of pitting

Fail 30 Nov 2016 193,431 miles

Offside Front front brake binding Brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Both front head light lenses deteriorating but not affecting pattern

Rear brake pipes have light corrosion but not to the extent of pitting

Pass 4 Nov 2015 185,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTING IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES ON REAR ARMS PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

locking wire has been used on suspension components not split pins

Fail 27 Oct 2015 185,649 miles

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked BOTH FRONT LOWER SPLIT PINS MISSING (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END SPLIT PINS MISSING (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTING IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES ON REAR ARMS PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 181,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 181,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 173,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 173,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2012 165,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp glasses in poor condition

osf antiroll bar "d" bush slighty worn

Fail 24 Nov 2012 165,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2011 152,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear anti roll bar link joint covers split

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp glasses poor

Pass 16 Nov 2011 152,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

both rear anti roll bar link joint covers split

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp glasses poor

Pass 9 Oct 2010 143,491 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 143,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 119,226 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 119,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EPF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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