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GF53 JZX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,118 mi
Last recorded111,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JZX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,118 miles

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

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

Rear exhuast flange corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear exhuast flange corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 105,594 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle) (rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 100,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 100,162 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 89,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,919 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut tops both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,601 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,414 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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GF53 JZX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF53 JZX, 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 GF53 JZX registered?

GF53 JZX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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