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DF53 SVW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 113,000 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,033 miles

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

N/S/R/ ANTI ROL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F/ DOOR DAMAGED NOT EFFECTING THE OPERTION

O/S/F/ WING DAMAGED [ NOT EXPOSING SHARP EDGES ]

Fail 17 Aug 2023 75,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R/ ANTI ROL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F/ DOOR DAMAGED NOT EFFECTING THE OPERTION

O/S/F/ WING DAMAGED [ NOT EXPOSING SHARP EDGES ]

Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2021 62,477 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 60,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 60,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,556 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,624 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,971 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 50,971 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,330 miles

nearside front disc worn

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front disc worn

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,185 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 SVW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

DF53 SVW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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