MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front bumper damaged
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under the vehicle rusty
Front bumper damage
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Near side rear body damage
Under the vehicle rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drive belt is okay but is on the end of its adjustment
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of testable items
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust joint thin and corroded
Inner rear sills/chassis rusty
Outer sill guards fitted unable to inspect sills
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner tyres worn and off side rear tyre cracked
Front exhaust joint thin and corroded
Inner rear sills/chassis rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Outer sill guards fitted unable to inspect sills
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner tyres worn and off side rear tyre cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front head lights have faded lenses starting to effect light output
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front are lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
catalyst heat shield is loose
slight brake bind on both fronts
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both front head lights have faded lenses starting to effect light output
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front are lipped and worn (3.5.1i)
catalyst heat shield is loose
slight brake bind on both fronts
both front brake discs are lipped
both front head lamps have faded outer lenses
both front tyres are worn on inner edges unevenly
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake discs are lipped
both front head lamps have faded outer lenses
both front tyres are worn on inner edges unevenly
front brake pads wearing thin
off side front lower arm bush worn/starting to split
unable to fully inspect sill areas due to covers fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
3 cuts in outer sidewall of offside front tyre (not to cords)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on both front brake discs.
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MC53 MTE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MC53 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 2004.
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