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EF53 WLR

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WLR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery loose

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,549 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,725 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly distorted and balding on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted and wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,693 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn very low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn very low on the inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 36,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 30,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,757 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 28,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 23,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,519 miles

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

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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EF53 WLR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 EF53 WLR, 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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EF53 WLR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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