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LA53 ESY

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,797 mi
Last recorded44,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 42,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,956 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 37,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 31,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,106 miles

Nearside park brake fulcrum not returning fully to stop

Offside park brake fulcrum not returning fully to stop

all wiper blade rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,962 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,044 miles

offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,893 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 ESY 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 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA53 ESY registered?

LA53 ESY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LA53 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 ESY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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