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MC53 MVG

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,325 mi
Last recorded169,325 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 MVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 169,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 169,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,958 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,531 miles

no rear seats

rear tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,811 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,760 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MVG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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