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FY54 MXL

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 MXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,700 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 117,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 114,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 114,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,780 miles

Offside Front slight play in top mount.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,271 miles

park brake lever high.

slight corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2018 109,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

park brake lever high.

slight corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold to front pipe flange joint, bolts corroded and weak (7.1.2)

Rear crash member badly corroded

all exhaust joints corroded and degraded, no blow at this time

both number plates don't have bsau mark or manufacturer details printed

sills and floor pan corroded, no holes at this time

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears on inner sidewall (marked in yellow) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (marked in yellow) (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold to front pipe flange joint, bolts corroded and weak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear crash member badly corroded

all exhaust joints corroded and degraded, no blow at this time

both number plates don't have bsau mark or manufacturer details printed

sills and floor pan corroded, no holes at this time

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,997 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 102,116 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,443 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,420 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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FY54 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY54 MXL, 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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FY54 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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