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AK54 ESU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ESU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,459 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,563 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 123,563 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,642 miles

Rear discs corroded both sides

Fail 2 Nov 2019 115,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,290 miles

Nearside Front bumper has been slightly damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

x2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,246 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper has been slightly damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

x2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,337 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

wipers worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 66,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brakes bind

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brakes bind

Fail 26 Nov 2011 60,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AK54 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK54 ESU, 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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AK54 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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