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FV53 RXJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,959 mi
Last recorded147,959 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,554 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, (front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 146,409 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2022 144,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,441 miles

front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,902 miles

rear disc edges corroded n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,022 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wall deteriated

o/s/r wheel rim damage

Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r inner tyre wall deteriated

o/s/r wheel rim damage

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,288 miles

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

front anti roll bar links have slight play in

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge tread getting low 215/40/17

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front anti roll bar links have slight play in

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge tread getting low 215/40/17

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,177 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,315 miles

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

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 RXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RXJ, 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 FV53 RXJ registered?

FV53 RXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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