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NH53 MXL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 MXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 101,135 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 101,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 98,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 94,511 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 31 Aug 2013 81,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,399 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,076 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,539 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic sill covers

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,538 miles

Unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic sill covers

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,517 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 23,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,332 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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NH53 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NH53 MXL, 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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What year was NH53 MXL registered?

NH53 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is NH53 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 MXL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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