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DG54 ULV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,203 mi
Last recorded129,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ULV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 129,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 122,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S AND O/S LOWER SUSPENSION ARM PIN BUSH PERISHED

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Rear both lamp has condensation

rear underbody suspension mounting area has corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,022 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2020 92,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,351 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,969 miles

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,987 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

offside front wishbone bush split and becoming detached

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,126 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

sill covers

Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

sill covers

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,989 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,989 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm front bushes starting to split

both wipers split

sill covers

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside handbrake arm not fully returning to its stop but function not effected

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,072 miles

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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DG54 ULV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DG54 ULV, 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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DG54 ULV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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