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EG53 AEL

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 94,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,727 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nails, and cuts, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nails, and cuts, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,460 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2010 25,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EG53 AEL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EG53 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 AEL registered?

EG53 AEL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is EG53 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 AEL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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