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NH53 WJK

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 WJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,478 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,659 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,009 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,489 miles

Exhaust is corroded

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 56,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust is corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 51,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside floor front to rear corroded

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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 43,528 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 43,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,050 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 36,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 33,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,327 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 23,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,440 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 17,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 15,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 10,243 miles

all four tyre treads perished and cracked

coolant level in expansion bottle below min

Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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NH53 WJK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH53 WJK, 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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NH53 WJK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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