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FL54 OWC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle underside heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has general corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ends of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion underside

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,712 miles

headlights deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,708 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,313 miles

all suspension components corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,840 miles

front brake pads low

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,310 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,587 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,585 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,394 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,991 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,443 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,524 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and nearside rear tyre on legal limit in places

Fail 15 Jul 2010 30,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and nearside rear tyre on legal limit in places

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,323 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 OWC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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