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FY54 WXG

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 144,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 138,172 miles

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Perished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Perished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Set (heavily corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 137,947 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Perished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Perished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Set (heavily corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,925 miles

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

General body corrosion (sills)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 131,813 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn set (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

General body corrosion (sills)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,861 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Repair been made by radiator support where it meets chasis rail

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Support broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 125,861 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Repair been made by radiator support where it meets chasis rail

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Support broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front end of vehicle appears to have been repaired- radiator support panel/crossmember to chassis rail areas-unable to provide a full inspection due to plastic trim covering and repair covered in seem sealant

Fail 20 Sep 2021 119,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front end of vehicle appears to have been repaired- radiator support panel/crossmember to chassis rail areas-unable to provide a full inspection due to plastic trim covering and repair covered in seem sealant

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth primary tread approx. 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front end of vehicle appears to have been previously crash repaired- radiator support panel/crossmember to chassis rail areas-unable to provide a full inspection due to plastic trim covering and repair covered in seem sealant

Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure vehicle appears to have had front end crash repair work carried out fittings for headlamp brackets not present and out of alignment (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure vehicle appears to have had front end crash repair work carried out fittings for headlamp brackets not present and out of alignment (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth primary tread approx. 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front end of vehicle appears to have been previously crash repaired- radiator support panel/crossmember to chassis rail areas-unable to provide a full inspection due to plastic trim covering and repair covered in seem sealant

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 110,714 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,730 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 99,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,708 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,679 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,792 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,529 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,529 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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)

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 WXG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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