CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV53 VAK

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,521 mi
Last recorded158,521 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 158,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 158,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 158,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,684 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 133,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 115,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,153 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,029 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,958 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,489 miles

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,847 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,831 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV53 VAK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VAK, 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

How do I check the history of FV53 VAK?

You can check the full history of FV53 VAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV53 VAK registered?

FV53 VAK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is FV53 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VAK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 VAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV53 VAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.