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DG54 VAE

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2026 122,002 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills corroded and holed at front on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on both sides mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,339 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

under body age relate corrosions

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,034 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,081 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,776 miles

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

body has lot age relate rust

Fail 14 Jul 2022 86,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

body has lot age relate rust

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,756 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,713 miles

Body and under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Body and under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Heat shield lose central front

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,678 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 58,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 12,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,918 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 VAE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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