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LB53 SZP

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,429 mi
Last recorded136,429 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,376 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

o/s sunvisor missing n/s sunvisor lose

underneath corroded/all front rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 125,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s sunvisor missing n/s sunvisor lose

underneath corroded/all front rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 118,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,457 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,097 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 110,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,370 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,455 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,305 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 SZP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LB53 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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