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CF53 YJW

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 YJW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 127,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s lower suspension arm and its mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 127,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s lower suspension arm and its mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,179 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 110,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 106,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,438 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2020 100,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,359 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,621 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,816 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

sidewall damage offside front tyre

slight weep from offside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,901 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
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CF53 YJW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF53 YJW, 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 CF53 YJW registered?

CF53 YJW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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