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FL54 LYY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,242 mi
Last recorded154,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 154,242 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 154,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (needs buffing) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 151,376 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 151,370 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor section prescribed area from seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 148,407 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 139,946 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 139,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,914 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,058 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,236 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,372 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 65,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,297 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,180 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,801 miles

both front brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,012 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 LYY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FL54 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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