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HT53 VOB

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 VOB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 127,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,156 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 119,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 116,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,229 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,662 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,662 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,121 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,121 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,481 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,188 miles

both rear tyres are old age

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,067 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,181 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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HT53 VOB 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 86.4%.

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 HT53 VOB, 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 HT53 VOB registered?

HT53 VOB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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