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LA53 GYE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 GYE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 137,933 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,169 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,780 miles

both headlamps discoloured

Fail 29 Nov 2019 124,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamps discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,153 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,581 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 118,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,792 miles

head lamp patterns poor

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,487 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 4 Mar 2013 79,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,894 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,202 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 GYE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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