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MD53 URJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,647 mi
Last recorded196,647 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 URJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 196,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 184,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,484 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 167,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 147,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 147,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 137,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 131,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 115,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,161 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,161 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2013 83,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres feathering

both front wipers split

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,380 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,093 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,117 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 URJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MD53 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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