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GD53 RYA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 RYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,090 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,899 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,437 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 78,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,060 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,266 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,265 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,604 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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GD53 RYA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GD53 RYA, 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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GD53 RYA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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