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DF53 SVV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,899 mi
Last recorded119,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 119,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Stretched and fouling shock absorber, kinking on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Stretched and fouling shock absorber, kinking under full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 119,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn inner shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn inner shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,119 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,118 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened rubbing on lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,900 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 105,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,391 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,541 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,961 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,777 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 SVV 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 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 DF53 SVV, 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 SVV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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