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DF53 GVZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,643 mi
Last recorded147,643 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 147,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018

underside has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,155 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic covers weathered slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

corrosion to some under body components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 4 Nov 2015 134,155 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic covers weathered slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working PRS: replaced 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

corrosion to some under body components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,599 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash gaurds obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards and splah guards giving limited access to prescribed areas / items

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards and splah guards giving limited access to prescribed areas / items

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lens staring to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,643 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,414 miles

N/S/R tyre 1.6mm inner edge,N/S/F 2mm outer edge,O/S/R tread cracked.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,816 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 GVZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

DF53 GVZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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