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MC53 MVE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 MVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,773 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged --- n/s/f wheel arch liner coming away

has body damage --- boot lid + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 115,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged --- n/s/f wheel arch liner coming away

has body damage --- boot lid + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper damage -- n/s/f arch liner coming away

has rear body damage -- boot lid + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper damage -- n/s/f arch liner coming away

has rear body damage -- boot lid + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

has rear body damage + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 13 Feb 2020 105,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

has rear body damage + rear bumper

has sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,125 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 94,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,994 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,994 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,241 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,358 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,020 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2010 49,019 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,604 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,931 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 MVE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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