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LM53 KZO

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,847 mi
Last recorded55,847 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KZO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,847 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 55,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,123 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,073 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 36,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,480 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2007 17,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre cracking

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 KZO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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