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LA53 JPJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,109 mi
Last recorded123,109 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended both front clips do not operate as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

horn sounds like a broken duck

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 103,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 103,210 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,706 miles

advise(rear tyres wearing low)

advise(slight play in n,s,r arb link)

advise(various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,168 miles

advise(all tyres wearing near 3 to 4mm)

advise(all tyres wearing near 3 to 4mm)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(rear pads 80% worn)

advise(slight play in n,s,f arb link)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,348 miles

advise(front wishbone front bushes just beginning to split)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

advise(various brake pipes just beginning to corrode)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 34,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,673 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 JPJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JPJ, 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 JPJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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