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FY54 OLR

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,177 mi
Last recorded163,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 163,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

bonnet lever damaged but still operates

Fail 6 Feb 2026 163,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

bonnet lever damaged but still operates

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 155,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 155,253 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights (4.4.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,500 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion on underbody

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 150,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underbody

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,248 miles

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

rear bumper bar corroded , plastic sills fitted (body kit)

Fail 26 Oct 2021 146,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear bumper bar corroded , plastic sills fitted (body kit)

Fail 1 Apr 2021 146,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.l on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box to centre section insecure / ex clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f cv gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorated / split / excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge / bald / worn very close to breaking through to cords / starting to split 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre outer kerbing strip slightly kerb damaged

Rear both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven / becoming flat spotted / also becoming slightly cracked / perished 205 / 45 / 17

advise on n/s/f lower arm bushes starting to split / becoming deteriorated

brake pipes showing general corrosion in places

slight fluctuation on rear brakes / poss maybe from tyres

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 142,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,095 miles

brake pipes showing surface corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

rear chassis end cross member n/s to o/s corroded / starting to hole

steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

underside / paneling / chassis sections / floor to sill sections all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,529 miles

front no plate becoming deteriorated

brake pipes showing corrosion at ends of pipes / unions

slight play / wear developing in steering rack / slight knocking developing on rack when steering rocked side to side

stone chips in screen

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2018 132,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes showing corrosion at ends of pipes / unions

front no plate becoming deteriorated

slight play / wear developing in steering rack / slight knocking developing on rack when steering rocked side to side

stone chips in screen

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 119,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,415 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,415 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,067 miles

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

front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 33,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,996 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 OLR 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 66.7%.

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

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