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LF53 ZBJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,186 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 156,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 143,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 143,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,213 miles

fitted child seat rear

suspension has surface rust

Pass 10 Jan 2015 122,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre pipe and box in poor condition (last fixing flange half corroded away)

underbody and suspension has surface rust

very slight brake bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

suspension and underbody has surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,793 miles

bonnet catch safety lock de siezed

exhaust flanges deteriorated

o/s/rand n/s/f tyres getting very low on tread

rear brake disc inner swept area reduced

Pass 31 Dec 2011 92,569 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,631 miles

N/S/F brake is slightly binding

N/S/R brake is slightly binding

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

O/S/R brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,240 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 39,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,849 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 ZBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF53 ZBJ, 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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LF53 ZBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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