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LM53 GHV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2018 102,949 miles

Slight play/wear in bottom ball joints, on shaker plates.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Slight play/wear in bottom ball joints, on shaker plates.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,431 miles

Nearside Front damper rod bush worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,791 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

both front track rod arms have slight play in the inner joints.

both front tyres 2-3mm.

both front tyres worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn un-even on the inner edge.

offside rear child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,731 miles

play in nearside front shock absorber inner ram.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in nearside front shock absorber inner ram.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,107 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 62,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2011 58,121 miles

nearside wiper torn

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,529 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,307 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,968 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,670 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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LM53 GHV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LM53 GHV, 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 LM53 GHV registered?

LM53 GHV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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