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ML53 TSO

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,889 mi
Last recorded143,889 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 143,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 143,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion all round underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,010 miles

General corrosion all round underside of vehicle.

Various brake pipes corroding. Cannot be fully inspected.

Various suspension components corroding.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 143,010 miles

General corrosion all round underside of vehicle.

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

Various brake pipes corroding. Cannot be fully inspected.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,261 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Light cluster. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 128,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 125,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,884 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,925 miles

slight play in off side front drop link

Fail 10 Feb 2012 120,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in off side front drop link

Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,730 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

slight front brake imbalance to left

Fail 21 Feb 2011 113,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

slight front brake imbalance to left

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,999 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,999 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,200 miles

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

front pads look low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,200 miles

front pads look low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,405 miles

advise both front tyres just on leagel limit

advise check engine light on

advise screw in off side rear tyre

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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ML53 TSO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ML53 TSO, 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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ML53 TSO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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