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LB53 JZL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,882 mi
Last recorded149,882 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 JZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 149,882 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt strongly advised (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear surface corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 138,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2,front track rod end dust covers both are slightly deteriorated,rear suspension are slightly corroded, (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired the driver seat belt has been slightly damaged,front tyres both are slightly run out inner (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,210 miles

NS WING MIRROR MISSING

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NS WING MIRROR MISSING

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2015 132,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 124,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 124,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,522 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,974 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,754 miles

rear tyres low on tread,wipers a bit poor

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,674 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,894 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,623 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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LB53 JZL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB53 JZL, 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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LB53 JZL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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