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MK53 NAT

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NAT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,171 miles

Front Nearside and Offside suspension and its attachment have its surface corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Nearside and Offside axle, suspension and its attachment have its surface corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 80,946 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal slightly creeps down under pressure required further check

Fail 12 Oct 2022 80,860 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal slightly creeps down under pressure required further check

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,418 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,919 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,152 miles

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

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

both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,919 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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MK53 NAT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MK53 NAT, 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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MK53 NAT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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The MOT history for MK53 NAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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