2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DS53 AHP

The 2004 Honda Civic remains roadworthy, passing its most recent MOT on 6 March 2026 at 53,992 miles with only a minor front brake disc advisory. The maintenance trend is stable. Recurring front brake disc wear appears on three consecutive tests from March 2024 through March 2026, yet the faults stay within advisory limits and never escalated to failures. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 22-year-old vehicle. The car covered just 5,592 miles between the January 2022 test at 48,400 miles and the March 2026 test at 53,992 miles, an average of roughly 1,400 miles per year. No gaps exist in the MOT sequence; every annual test passed with no failures. The clean 2022 and 2023 records suggest the prior owner kept basic upkeep current before minor consumable wear emerged in 2024. The persistent front brake disc pitting and scoring flagged at 50,183, 51,886, and 53,992 miles points to neglected disc replacement rather than hard use. A buyer should inspect the front discs and calipers in person for heat damage or binding. The 2024 test also noted splitting wiper blades and perishing rear tyres, both consumable items likely since renewed but worth confirming on viewing. No structural corrosion, suspension bush failure, or exhaust emission faults appear in the record. The low standing mileage may hide seized suspension components or underbody rust not caught in a lift-free test. A physical inspection beneath the sills and subframes remains prudent before purchase.