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GU54 HSL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,767 mi
Last recorded165,767 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 HSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 165,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

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

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

Rear lower floor pans and sills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 162,514 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 159,309 miles

Inner rear sills slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,726 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 151,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 143,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,729 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 131,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,318 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 126,314 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 120,238 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 120,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 114,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,141 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,305 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,884 miles

Nearside handbrake cable over adjusted.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,717 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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GU54 HSL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU54 HSL, 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 GU54 HSL registered?

GU54 HSL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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