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DF53 GVY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GVY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Repairs covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2023 115,693 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,240 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,164 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,164 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,046 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,648 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,648 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deterioating/perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,428 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,976 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape-inners

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,023 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 GVY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GVY, 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 DF53 GVY registered?

DF53 GVY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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