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GJ54 URV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,233 mi
Last recorded129,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 URV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 129,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 129,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 122,503 miles

Nearside Rear body is damaged but does not effect the stability of the vehicle the boot closes securely and there are no sharp edges

Fail 23 Aug 2025 122,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear body is damaged but does not effect the stability of the vehicle the boot closes securely and there are no sharp edges

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 118,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 114,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining of back box & mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercarriage allover slighlty corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,330 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,834 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,834 miles

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

Both rear tyres have age cracks

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,279 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,375 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 URV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 URV, 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 URV registered?

GJ54 URV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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