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MM53 ZHY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,073 mi
Last recorded142,073 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 ZHY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,639 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction showing a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,847 miles

Front wipers starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres 3mm 195/65 15

Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,690 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r brake pads worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres 3mm 195/65 15

wipers split

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,544 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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MM53 ZHY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MM53 ZHY, 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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MM53 ZHY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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