2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · KJ53 AFN
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 173,484 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 AFN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2026
- 173,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 AFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (KJ53 AFN) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”.
KJ53 AFN Mileage History
- 26/01/200712,981 mi
- 30/03/200713,165 mi+184 mi
- 10/04/200824,686 mi+11,521 mi
- 10/04/200824,686 mi
- 09/04/200933,589 mi+8,903 mi
- 09/04/200933,589 mi
- 01/04/201038,858 mi+5,269 mi
- 15/03/201145,478 mi+6,620 mi
- 15/03/201145,478 mi
- 16/03/201255,385 mi+9,907 mi
- 21/03/201363,561 mi+8,176 mi
- 03/04/201474,848 mi+11,287 mi
- 26/03/201584,583 mi+9,735 mi
- 26/03/201584,583 mi
- 01/04/201692,893 mi+8,310 mi
- 06/04/201799,228 mi+6,335 mi
- 06/12/201899,262 mi+34 mi
- 06/12/201899,262 mi
- 02/01/2020110,715 mi+11,453 mi
- 04/01/2021120,259 mi+9,544 mi
- 15/12/2021132,476 mi+12,217 mi
- 21/01/2023142,538 mi+10,062 mi
- 06/02/2024148,358 mi+5,820 mi
- 04/02/2025157,001 mi+8,643 mi
- 15/01/2026173,484 mi+16,483 mi
Average of roughly 8,461 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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