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LM53 SVF

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 139,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 139,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,304 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

head lamps dim image

Fail 9 Jan 2021 127,255 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

head lamps dim image

Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 123,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,938 miles

N/S/F Wiper split but is cleaning screen effectively

Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Wiper split but is cleaning screen effectively

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,988 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 SVF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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