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SW53FXM
2004 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1590cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FXM
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 41,634 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,542 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 41,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,522 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
28 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 41,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top skipping when turning lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,452 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe corroded & leaking slightly, near CAT (6.1.2 (a))
- corrosion on underside
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front shocker bump stop separated from top mount. Bump stop dropped down
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front shocker bump stop separated from top mount. Bump stop dropped down
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing skips, when steering turned with wheels off the ground (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber dust cover suspect torn, grease is leaking out of cover & cover is twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens ex scratchy, but not affecting beam pattern / light intensity not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 41,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall ex buffed & ex cracked. Tyre exposing cord through cracking & tyre loosing pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- corrosion on underside
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front shocker bump stop separated from top mount. Bump stop dropped down
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front shocker bump stop separated from top mount. Bump stop dropped down
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing skips, when steering turned with wheels off the ground (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe corroded & leaking slightly, near CAT (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber dust cover suspect torn, grease is leaking out of cover & cover is twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens ex scratchy, but not affecting beam pattern / light intensity not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,208 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front coil spring top mount bearing sticking/rough
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front shocker bump stop split/dust cover dropped down
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 41,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield missing from above exhaust middle silencer/side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ex corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front coil spring top mount bearing sticking/rough
- Offside Front shocker bump stop split/dust cover dropped down
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,871 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,843 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating/ex buffed
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cable swivel end seized at caliper lever (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating/ex buffed
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,001 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,299 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,514 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015 13 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,190 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,240 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,468 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,470 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,923 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,497 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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SW53FXM was registered on 2004-01-09
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