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MD53 LDO

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,306 mi
Last recorded177,306 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LDO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 177,306 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 177,023 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,558 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2024 169,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body undersealed

Pass 29 Dec 2023 166,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2023 164,298 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 164,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 153,026 miles

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

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 153,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 139,070 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed advise to change asap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,284 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad is getting low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,593 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,143 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,848 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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MD53 LDO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 MD53 LDO, 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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MD53 LDO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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