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GF54 GNU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,301 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EPS warning light intermittent

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

bonnet release handle broken

catalytic converter to centre exhaust flange nuts are excessively corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EPS warning light intermittent

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front both brake pads appear brittle from signs of previous binding

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

bonnet release handle broken

catalytic converter to centre exhaust flange nuts are excessively corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 123,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,882 miles

N/S/F brake is binding.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/F brake is binding.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,834 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Rear silencer joint is deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,072 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

O/S/F lower arm front bush is splitting.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,559 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Front tyres are worn almost to the limit (2mm) and are perishing.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,559 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Front tyres are worn almost to the limit (2mm) and are perishing.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn low and nail in tread

offside front inner brake pad looks low

offside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,223 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,328 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,004 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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GF54 GNU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GF54 GNU, 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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GF54 GNU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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