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LA53 MKZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,535 mi
Last recorded117,535 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 117,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 117,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

front headlights loose

wear on front brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2016 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

front headlights loose

wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Dec 2015 95,554 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 91,355 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

offside front windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

offside front windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

wet test

Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

wet test

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,147 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,870 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,028 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 MKZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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