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LA53 JLX

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 JLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 103,878 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 100,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 96,858 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 93,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 90,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 83,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 68,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 60,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,545 miles

drivers and passengers windows tinted

nearside front tyre inner wall cut but not down to the ply or cord

Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drivers and passengers windows tinted

nearside front tyre inner wall cut but not down to the ply or cord

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JLX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

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

Is LA53 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 JLX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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