2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · YM53 FHU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent test on 27 September 2025 at 93,199 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This result follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical condition has remained consistent over the last several years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,236 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 88,104 miles and the October 2024 test at 91,260 miles, the car covered only 3,156 miles. This low usage rate often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can also lead to degradation of rubber-based components due to long periods of standing. The failure in late September 2023 at 89,592 miles occurred just three days before a successful pass, likely a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the subsequent retest. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity and age-related degradation that an MOT does not always capture. Honda models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and rear mounting points, regardless of mileage. The buyer should check for cracked suspension bushes and perished rubber boots, as these become brittle over two decades of use. Given the low annual mileage, verifying the brake system for seized calipers or fluid contamination is also essential to ensure the vehicle remains reliable after periods of inactivity.