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BU54 URJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 URJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pouras sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 138,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive pouras sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanger on interior mirror placed on seat ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,822 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 125,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bearing noise nearside front

corrosion forming offside rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,040 miles

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

both front lower arms front bushes splitting

both rear lateral arms bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front lower arms front bushes splitting

both rear lateral arms bushes splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,630 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,223 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,223 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,258 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,844 miles

n/s rear tyre slight split in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,870 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,106 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slight split in sidewall

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 URJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 URJ, 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 BU54 URJ registered?

BU54 URJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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