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MM53 EBD

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,744 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,847 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,696 miles

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

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brakes slight grabbing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,151 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,151 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 15 Jun 2012 39,790 miles

rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,357 miles

Both the rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F coil spring corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,410 miles

Cuts on the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,784 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not trough to cord

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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MM53 EBD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MM53 EBD, 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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MM53 EBD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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