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DF53 JZA

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,235 mi
Last recorded173,235 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JZA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 173,235 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 170,462 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

corrosion on sills, underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 166,786 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

corrosion on sills, underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 162,339 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

under-chassis / Suspension & brake components corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 155,018 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 147,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 138,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both gear box mounting worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,961 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 116,517 miles

oil leak

recommend bg44k due to black smoke

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear lamp cracked but not showing white light

Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,126 miles

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

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,126 miles

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2009 73,476 miles

crash damage to offside rear

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,998 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 JZA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

DF53 JZA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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