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SC53TCV
2004 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1590cc
General Information
- Registration SC53TCV
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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172 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,526 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- UNDERBODY CORROSION (FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS(REAR)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,526 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- UNDERBODY CORROSION (FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS(REAR)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,899 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front headlamp has product on the lens but not seriously reducing output.
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear
- Rear registration plate deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front registration plate deteriorated
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front headlamp has product on the lens but not seriously reducing output.
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front registration plate deteriorated
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear
- Rear registration plate deteriorated
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,632 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust slightly corroded
- both rear outer wheel edges covered in duck tape
19 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust slightly corroded
- both rear outer wheel edges covered in duck tape
17 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,288 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- underbody under sealed
- both rear wheel arches surface rust
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front and Rear sills OS & NS repaired and covered in underseal
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,511 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- underbody under sealed
- nsf sill repaired under sealed
- both rear wheel arches surface rust
- both rear sills repaired and under sealed
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- underbody under sealed
- nsf sill repaired under sealed
- both rear wheel arches surface rust
- both rear sills repaired and under sealed
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill Front to Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Front To Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- underbody corrosion
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,215 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- rear subframe ,floor and inner sills rusting
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear subframe ,floor and inner sills rusting
- exhaust corroded
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,835 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion noticed and advised
- offside and nearside front outer C V boot worn
- both front headlamp glass worn
14 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded and very insecure (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald from edges (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front headlamp glass worn
- offside and nearside front outer C V boot worn
- general corrosion noticed and advised
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,661 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202624 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,566 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle in general. (6.1.B.2)
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,880 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,723 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 13 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,480 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,544 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,475 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,811 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012 13 Jun 202620 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,433 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,523 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,523 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,175 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 13 Jun 20266 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,556 MI
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SC53TCV was registered on 2004-01-01
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