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ET53 EVG

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,080 mi
Last recorded60,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads low

corrosion underbody

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads low

corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion underbody

Fail 7 Sep 2023 52,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,162 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))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 20,161 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,226 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,878 miles

both front wipers smeary but clearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,339 miles

all tyres slightly perished and cracking between treads

Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,466 miles

Front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,731 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,624 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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ET53 EVG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET53 EVG, 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 ET53 EVG registered?

ET53 EVG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is ET53 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 EVG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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