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FL54 BYW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,115 mi
Last recorded168,115 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 BYW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 168,098 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

car under body corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 166,745 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

near side rear and off side under sills corroded

rear body panels corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2022 165,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 163,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 161,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 155,223 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 155,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 147,347 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 141,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,624 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,263 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,625 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,917 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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FL54 BYW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL54 BYW, 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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FL54 BYW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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