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BJ54 GOU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,611 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 58,611 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 58,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,933 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,541 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,937 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 54,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,858 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti-slip rubber on foot brake pedal is wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,974 miles

anti-slip rubber wearing on brake pedal

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,972 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,267 miles

front wiperblades split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,512 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to sill covers

tyre sidewall damage

wipers in poor condition

wishbone bushes perishing+splitting

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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BJ54 GOU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BJ54 GOU, 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 BJ54 GOU registered?

BJ54 GOU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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