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MD53 LUW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,406 mi
Last recorded107,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,406 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,329 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,658 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,725 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,724 miles

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

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))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,519 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,866 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,950 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,911 miles

Offside wiper rubber slightly split.....

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,432 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 LUW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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