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LA53 JSV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,640 mi
Last recorded41,640 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 41,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear headrests missing

Pass 4 Jan 2024 32,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,579 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 29,578 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 28,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 25,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,520 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on treads

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,947 miles

Off side rear tyre cut inner side wall and nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2015 21,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear tyre cut inner side wall and nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,583 miles

Off side rear tyre lifting of treads

Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 14,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 6,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 5,633 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 JSV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

LA53 JSV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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