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BW53 FXJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 134,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 126,426 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,767 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,226 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,226 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,977 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,185 miles

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

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

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)

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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BW53 FXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW53 FXJ, 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 BW53 FXJ registered?

BW53 FXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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