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EX54 LWU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,232 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 134,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 129,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 129,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,590 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,624 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 118,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,827 miles

Nearside Rear drop link boot cracked / perished / split

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,713 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to feather/ small cracks on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,096 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,815 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall ( inner ) cordes not exposed.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

h/brake travel high

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,633 miles

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

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

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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EX54 LWU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX54 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX54 LWU registered?

EX54 LWU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is EX54 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 LWU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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