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DF53 GUO

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,409 mi
Last recorded154,409 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GUO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 154,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 144,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 134,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 134,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 127,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 126,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tread, almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,379 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,830 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,830 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall worn through to cords. cords damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre is flat. (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,600 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 108,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,948 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,977 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,260 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 27,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,046 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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DF53 GUO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF53 GUO, 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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DF53 GUO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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