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GJ54 JWV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 JWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 146,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 136,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,545 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,545 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,262 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 124,259 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,629 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,964 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,175 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 27,158 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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GJ54 JWV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ54 JWV, 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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What year was GJ54 JWV registered?

GJ54 JWV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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