CarVerify

Free Car Check

LW53 BWE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 98,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,682 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust system starting to corrod.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 52,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and out of shape inner edges with slight damages

both front tyres perishing and damages, inner edges worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,569 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,911 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 48,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,878 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 44,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,149 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 36,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,585 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LW53 BWE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW53 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW53 BWE?

You can check the full history of LW53 BWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LW53 BWE registered?

LW53 BWE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is LW53 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 BWE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW53 BWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LW53 BWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.