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AO54 EPA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 EPA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,031 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer wing slightly corroded

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 119,203 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer wing slightly corroded

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 108,543 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel arch corroded

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 108,543 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel arch corroded

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 97,304 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,292 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 63,853 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 56,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,034 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,414 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,414 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,891 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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AO54 EPA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO54 EPA, 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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AO54 EPA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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