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GL54 BGU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Has cuts in it, made by an angle grinder most likely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint split pin is missing. (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Has cuts in it, made by an angle grinder most likely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens going cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush deteriorated/starting too split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens going cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,924 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components started corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2023 57,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components started corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components started to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,072 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,274 miles

Clutch pedal antislip pad split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,945 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,896 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 33,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,914 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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GL54 BGU 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 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 GL54 BGU, 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 GL54 BGU registered?

GL54 BGU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is GL54 BGU safe to buy?

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