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GJ54 YLA

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YLA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,705 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Sep 2025 93,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,121 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, forward mountings perished

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 48,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, forward mountings perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,834 miles

Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, forward mountings perished and starting to seperate

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre tread 'getting' low

Outer sills covered

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (trailing arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (trailing arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,636 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,968 miles

advise nsf wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,226 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,406 miles

both front lower arm front bushes are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,984 miles

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

emmissions test printer faulty tested passed

offside (and nearside) front tyres wearing unevenly and perished

offside and nearside front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,964 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 YLA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

GJ54 YLA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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