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GU54 YCM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,348 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,953 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck. ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush , Also Cracking And Perisning. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Already detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Front Bush , Also Cracking And Perisning. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 89,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,190 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust up (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower arm bushes are deteriorating.

Nearside headlight is insecure.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,929 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 YCM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

GU54 YCM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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