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GJ54 YLH

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 120,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pipe bracket for flexible hose broken and corroded (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers has slight play in shaft

nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot has slight pin hole

offside rear brake pipe bracket corroding

slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,158 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 116,158 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 Rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1956015 ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,233 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated image is weak

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Oil residue around g/box

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,988 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 101,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,252 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,988 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,988 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,406 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 YLH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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