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HW53 DCZ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,198 mi
Last recorded35,198 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DCZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 35,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,916 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight judder detected --replace soon --both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

exhaust system and fittings corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2023 31,960 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust fixings corroded

parking brake achieved 19%---min is 16%

Pass 1 Dec 2022 30,342 miles

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

exhaust corroding

parking brake achieved 17%--min requirement is 16%

Fail 1 Dec 2022 30,342 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroding

parking brake achieved 17%--min requirement is 16%

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,718 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs --especially nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,869 miles

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

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

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

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 3 May 2019 24,964 miles

Offside Rear parking brake readings lower than ns

Pass 11 May 2018 23,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded especially fronts

Fail 23 May 2016 20,803 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

all brake discs corroded especially fronts

Pass 13 May 2015 18,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,408 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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HW53 DCZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HW53 DCZ, 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 HW53 DCZ registered?

HW53 DCZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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