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MM53 YFC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 106,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2025 102,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,046 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 100,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,121 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2 n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,393 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,768 miles

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

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

osf wiper streaking screen nsf wiper streaking the screen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,953 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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MM53 YFC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YFC, 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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What year was MM53 YFC registered?

MM53 YFC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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