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FM53 HJZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HJZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and thin inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres misshaped/stepping inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2026 85,111 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and thin inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres misshaped/stepping inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 73,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 21 Oct 2023 67,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 50,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 46,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 41,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 36,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 32,886 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also perrished and cracked sidewall ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 28,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,320 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 11,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,265 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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FM53 HJZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FM53 HJZ, 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 FM53 HJZ registered?

FM53 HJZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 HJZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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