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LA53 HMJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,107 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 93,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,086 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2023 86,086 miles

Coolant leak ()

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,836 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,835 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,318 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,939 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,405 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)

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 HMJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

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

Is LA53 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 HMJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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