2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RN53 FBE
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/01/2004. Recorded mileage 148,719 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1590cc
RN53 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 148,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RN53 FBE Mileage History
- 26/09/2023139,841 mi
- 26/09/2023139,841 mi
- 26/09/2024143,948 mi+4,107 mi
- 26/09/2024143,948 mi
- 13/08/2025148,719 mi+4,771 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 FBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RN53 FBE) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box split (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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