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MC53 MTV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Lpg 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 137,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 134,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 8 Apr 2020 134,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

underbody surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 130,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,608 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,463 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,645 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,859 miles

Condensation O/S Headlamp.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 32,255 miles

Slight Condensation And Damage To O/S Headlamp.

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 MTV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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