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FA54 SNJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,014 mi
Last recorded123,014 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,014 miles

Underbody has underseal

Fail 11 Aug 2026 123,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Underbody has underseal

Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 117,893 miles

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

Horn not working no horn button fitted (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin incorrectly fitted. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end split pin incorrectly fitted. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end split pin incorrectly fitted. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin incorrectly fitted. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,583 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced substantial welding repairs to a high standard visable (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,580 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced substantial welding repairs to a high standard visable (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 117,554 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,531 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested Catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,016 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,256 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,049 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,908 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,904 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,135 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slight mishape on inneredge of tyre.

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2007 34,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

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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FA54 SNJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 FA54 SNJ, 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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FA54 SNJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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