CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW53 NPJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

201,475 mi
Last recorded201,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
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 £12.99

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

RegistrationBW53 NPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 201,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 192,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 186,333 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2024 186,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2023 178,387 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,626 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 165,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 165,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 160,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 160,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 154,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 146,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 146,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 134,500 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,841 miles

Childseats fitted in rear

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 112,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 37,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,486 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

BW53 NPJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NPJ, 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 BW53 NPJ?

You can check the full history of BW53 NPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW53 NPJ registered?

BW53 NPJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is BW53 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 NPJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW53 NPJ 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 BW53 NPJ. 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.