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KW53 JVR

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 JVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 96,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 93,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,817 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 88,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,789 miles

All brake discs are corroded and all brakes are binding on slightly

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Heavy underside corrosion

Nearside front tyre is on the legal limit and is cracking up badly

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside rear parking brake has only just met with requirements

Offside rear tyre is cracking up

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,771 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

All brake discs are corroded and all brakes are binding on slightly

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Heavy underside corrosion

Nearside front tyre is on the legal limit and is cracking up badly

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside rear parking brake has only just met with requirements

Offside rear tyre is cracking up

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms heavily corroded

slight bind to both front wheels and off side rear

Fail 14 Nov 2019 74,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms heavily corroded

slight bind to both front wheels and off side rear

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,684 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 70,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,506 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate detriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate detriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,394 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,953 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

wipers smear slightley

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,747 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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KW53 JVR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KW53 JVR, 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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KW53 JVR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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