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GJ54 UGW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 147,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 147,256 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 147,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 139,193 miles

fuel filer neck corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 139,193 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filer neck corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,546 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank delivery pipes corroded ()

Fail 23 Nov 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195/60R15) tyre also out of shape 'stepping' on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank delivery pipes corroded ()

Pass 18 Dec 2021 119,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 119,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking and tyre starting to perish (195/60x15) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

offside rear wheel binding on

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,141 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,141 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.15 (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.60.15 (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.60.15 (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,906 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,886 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs rusty and liped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 77,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,320 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,906 miles

o/s/r tyre at 2.5mm †n/s/r & both front tyres at 3mm

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 UGW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 GJ54 UGW, 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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GJ54 UGW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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