2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LL53 DTO
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 147,449 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LL53 DTO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 147,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL53 DTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (LL53 DTO) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LL53 DTO Mileage History
- 10/01/2022140,090 mi
- 10/01/2022140,090 mi
- 11/01/2023147,446 mi+7,356 mi
- 12/01/2023147,449 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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