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FG54 HPU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 HPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 102,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,027 miles

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

Central Rear rear wiper is likely to become detached

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification has been attached to the exhaust system with and clamp (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear rear wiper is likely to become detached

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,123 miles

front tyres perished - n/s close to wear bars

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,356 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,052 miles

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

handbrake effort lower on o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,304 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,304 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,228 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,716 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,715 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 38,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,616 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,616 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,949 miles

n/s/rear calipur lazy

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,621 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,264 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,083 miles

Nearside Front 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 tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,669 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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FG54 HPU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FG54 HPU, 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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FG54 HPU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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