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FA54 TLZ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,658 mi
Last recorded108,658 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 108,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 105,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 105,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,910 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,673 miles

advise slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,363 miles

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,469 miles

advise 1x osf wheel nut has been cross threaded unable to get off

advise rear discs slight pitting

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear discs slight pitting

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,858 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,642 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,774 miles

advise damage osf door

Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise damage osf door

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,778 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged and worn close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,219 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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FA54 TLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red 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 TLZ, 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 FA54 TLZ registered?

FA54 TLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is FA54 TLZ safe to buy?

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