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BG54 ACU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ACU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 63,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 63,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 62,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,002 miles

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,010 miles

Front wipers split in corners

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,480 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked due to fitted child seat.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,321 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,103 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG54 ACU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG54 ACU, 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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What year was BG54 ACU registered?

BG54 ACU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is BG54 ACU safe to buy?

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