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LW53 EFG

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 121,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 119,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 117,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 115,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 98,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 94,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 94,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,916 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no rear wiper blade left

Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no rear wiper blade left

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,522 miles

*Strong Advise on Both Rear tyres worn to 2mm, Cracked and close to cords on the inner edges*

Both rear Anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

Exhaust centre to rear silencer join slightly deteriorated.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pads worn down to 3-4mm

N/s wiperblade slightly split.

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

N/s/r wheel bearing slight play.

O/s/f tyre 3mm - wearing on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads 3-4mm

Slight play in n/s/f Trackrod end.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,522 miles

*Strong Advise on Both Rear tyres worn to 2mm, Cracked and close to cords on the inner edges*

Both rear Anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

Exhaust centre to rear silencer join slightly deteriorated.

Front pads worn down to 3-4mm

N/s wiperblade slightly split.

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

N/s/r wheel bearing slight play.

O/s/f tyre 3mm - wearing on the inner shoulder

Rear brake pads 3-4mm

Slight play in n/s/f Trackrod end.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn low on inner edge

slight accident damage n/s/f

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,498 miles

both rear tyres,tread low on inner edges and deteriorated between tread

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,482 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 42,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,858 miles

front brake pads very low

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,011 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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LW53 EFG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LW53 EFG, 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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LW53 EFG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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