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AJ54 RYU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 121,160 miles

Front under body corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Pass 2 May 2018 111,332 miles

Exhaust rattling on body; must be annoying to drive!

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2017 107,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,830 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,611 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AJ54 RYU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 RYU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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