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BU54 ACJ

2004 Honda Civic

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,138 mi
Last recorded149,138 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ACJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,447 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 144,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,236 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both side light (1.1.A.3e)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both wishbone bushes excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 142,228 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 139,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,899 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 113,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 108,506 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,506 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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BU54 ACJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU54 ACJ, 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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BU54 ACJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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