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LB53 OYE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OYE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 132,993 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan under drivers seart corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on minimum limit advise replacement

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF&NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 122,406 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF&NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF&NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR&NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 113,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF&NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR&NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,617 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 104,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster ineffective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front unidentified knocking sound further inspection required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 103,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front unidentified knocking sound further inspection required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front upper strut mount play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,590 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front minor window chip

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,304 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,479 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,048 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,999 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

stonechip in front screen (offside)

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre (outer edge)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

stonechip in front screen (offside)

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre (outer edge)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,282 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,417 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 OYE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OYE, 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 OYE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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