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LF53 WZV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,048 mi
Last recorded127,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WZV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,048 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 127,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 124,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 124,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,126 miles

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

rear seats folded down unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 19 May 2021 112,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 111,135 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 108,765 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 108,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,152 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,400 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 72,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,876 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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LF53 WZV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF53 WZV, 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 LF53 WZV registered?

LF53 WZV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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