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LA53 HMC

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HMC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 99,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,463 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 94,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,856 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 81,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 31 Oct 2015 72,485 miles

All 4 Tyres age cracked all around Advisory

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre edge worn bald

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,936 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,836 miles

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

advise front brake disc worn

Fail 1 Oct 2011 52,836 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,265 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 HMC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMC, 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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What year was LA53 HMC registered?

LA53 HMC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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