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MC53 MTE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,588 mi
Last recorded170,588 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 MTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 163,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 145,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,497 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 145,490 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,348 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 130,834 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 122,462 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 122,359 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2018 117,130 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 117,003 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 108,263 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both front head lamps have faded outer lenses

both front tyres are worn on inner edges unevenly

Fail 19 May 2017 108,262 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 98,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 89,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,521 miles

3 cuts in outer sidewall of offside front tyre (not to cords)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,816 miles

surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 31 May 2007 33,175 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 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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