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DS53 AHK

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 AHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop split

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

catalyst heat shield missing

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,645 miles

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,689 miles

Front nearside and offside suspension bump stops are split

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust catalyst heat shields missing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 49,689 miles

Front nearside and offside suspension bump stops are split

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust catalyst heat shields missing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,159 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,025 miles

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2019 32,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner part of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise nearside front bump stop adrift

Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,549 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,886 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,780 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 8,780 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,510 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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DS53 AHK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS53 AHK, 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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DS53 AHK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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