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BG54 VMR

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 152,382 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2026 152,380 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,333 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2022 135,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 127,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,516 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,225 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres close to limit ,perished and nearside has a nail in it

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres close to limit ,perished and nearside has a nail in it

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,522 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

both undersills slightly corroded

offside rear drop link has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,908 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,163 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,114 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tread on rear tyres cracking

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 VMR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

BG54 VMR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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