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LA53 ESO

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ESO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,604 miles

Nearside Front light intensity low

Fail 8 Apr 2026 103,600 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure wont stay shut (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front light intensity low

Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,213 miles

Front both lower ball joint boot split pins mising

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear inner sill all along floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to rear inner sill holed all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both split pins missing from ball joints

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,703 miles

heavy corrosion to all under car

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,933 miles

Front both headlamps have a pattern but poor light intensity

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

corrosion to under car

Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to under car

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,028 miles

Front both front headlamp lens could do with a polish poor pattern

Front chassis brace has rusted apart by steering arms

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

all suspension components heavily corroded and bushes perished but play

underneath of car in rusty condition in various places

Pass 13 Feb 2021 92,884 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,600 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,809 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,001 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

side skirts fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR Side wall damage

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,677 miles

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2007 20,730 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,730 miles

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

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 ESO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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