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FA53 GZZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GZZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 82,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,999 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,719 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,841 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 118,443 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 62,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2018 60,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight crackes in tyre wall

Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight crackes in tyre wall

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,995 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,583 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 44,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,199 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,345 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT SLIGHTLY OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,595 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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FA53 GZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA53 GZZ, 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 FA53 GZZ registered?

FA53 GZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is FA53 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 GZZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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