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HX53 DYM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,553 mi
Last recorded131,553 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DYM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,553 miles

Body component slightly loose drive shaft inner guard/heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill and chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill and chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2026 131,482 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached drive shaft inner guard/heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill and chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill and chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

front and rear tyres differ in size

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,336 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 122,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,869 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 121,869 miles

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear brake caliper hand brake leaver not fully returned to stop

Fail 23 Jan 2015 94,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear brake caliper hand brake leaver not fully returned to stop

Fail 25 Jan 2014 88,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 80,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,317 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,440 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 48,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,186 miles

ADVISE. FRONT PAD INSP.

ADVISE. O/S & N/S H/ BRAKE QUADRANTS NOT FULLY RETURNING TO STOPS.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,700 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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HX53 DYM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HX53 DYM, 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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HX53 DYM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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