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FV53 DRZ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,513 mi
Last recorded174,513 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DRZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,513 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 174,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 171,875 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sills corroded both sides

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,897 miles

Sills are corroded both sides

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 165,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 153,276 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 153,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 142,679 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 142,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 137,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 137,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slight

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,991 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,677 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres close to legal limits both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,736 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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FV53 DRZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV53 DRZ, 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 FV53 DRZ registered?

FV53 DRZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 DRZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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