CarVerify

Free Car Check

AG53 AFU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,909 mi
Last recorded182,909 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 AFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 182,909 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer shock absorbers corroded slightly

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills have been under sealed

Rear Outer shock absorbers corroded slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2019 182,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer shock absorbers corroded slightly

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills have been under sealed

Rear Outer shock absorbers corroded slightly

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 178,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 168,588 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

corrossion on front suspension

engine management light on

heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension

heavy corrossion on n/s floor pan and rear chassos

slight damage to outer walls on both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2017 168,585 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s front (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer edge of o/s floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

corrossion on front suspension

engine management light on

heavy corrossion on front and rear suspension

heavy corrossion on n/s floor pan and rear chassos

slight damage to outer walls on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2016 162,086 miles

corrossion on both inner sills

Fail 6 Jun 2016 162,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

corrossion on both inner sills

Pass 16 Jun 2015 157,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,793 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 150,688 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension parts and inner sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 150,684 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension parts and inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 147,650 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

windows have been tinted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 147,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

windows have been tinted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf wing is not bolted at bottom

Fail 28 May 2012 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf wing is not bolted at bottom

Pass 31 May 2011 134,507 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 May 2011 134,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 122,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long travel on handbrake lever

unable to see sills plastic cover fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 122,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

long travel on handbrake lever

unable to see sills plastic cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 104,162 miles

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

n/s wiper blade required shortly

Pass 3 Apr 2009 101,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 101,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,624 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AG53 AFU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AG53 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG53 AFU?

You can check the full history of AG53 AFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AG53 AFU registered?

AG53 AFU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is AG53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 AFU shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG53 AFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AG53 AFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.