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MC53 HFR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 151,410 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 151,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,780 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 145,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 143,103 miles

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,347 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 130,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear outer tyre walls perrished and cracking 185/65tr15

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 118,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 111,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,719 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 94,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,931 miles

Near Side Rear Light Cracked..

Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,180 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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MC53 HFR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC53 HFR, 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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MC53 HFR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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