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GR53 CEF

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 118,304 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 118,304 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 100,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,671 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low 2.8mm

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

corrosion on neck of tank pipe

slight corrosion on right hand rear brake pipe to hose

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link

slight play in both rear d bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,944 miles

Offside wiper blade split

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 58,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,150 miles

Both front lower arm front support bushes perished

Both rear tyres edging off

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,265 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,110 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing on edge

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 19 Jan 2012 50,088 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside front brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,200 miles

Drag on front brakes

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,485 miles

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

Not all Right hand repeater lamp bulbs working

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 27,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GR53 CEF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GR53 CEF, 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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GR53 CEF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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