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EX54 XOU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,743 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,969 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,969 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,163 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 84,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,266 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 82,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 79,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,728 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,727 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,304 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear wiper splits

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,893 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,323 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,323 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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EX54 XOU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX54 XOU, 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 EX54 XOU registered?

EX54 XOU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is EX54 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 XOU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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