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MC53 DKJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,854 mi
Last recorded159,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 159,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 129,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,222 miles

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 129,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front to rear axel corroded

rear axel bushes perished

Fail 6 Jul 2024 129,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front to rear axel corroded

rear axel bushes perished

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/.s/r adn general under floor compounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,903 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body, suspension components, sills corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body, suspension components, sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 116,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 105,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,861 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,786 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,149 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,891 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MC53 DKJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MC53 DKJ, 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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MC53 DKJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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