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HG54 FYB

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just acceptable at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp beam image slightly indistinct but acceptable at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sill ends, os outer floor and rear inner arch brake pipes under sealed - suspect corrosion

shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, and mud in places has potential to restrict examination of testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,125 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes to hoses corroding, and both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,662 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 122,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 115,754 miles

All front suspension ball joint rubber covers perished and splitting.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Nsr tyre very worn inner edge.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Some playa nd wear in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 115,754 miles

All front suspension ball joint rubber covers perished and splitting.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Nsr tyre very worn inner edge.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Some playa nd wear in rear wheel bearings.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,069 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,271 miles

Front tyre treads well worn.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Suspension ball joint rubber covers perished.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,458 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits and nsf headlamp has condensation within.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Rear underside of vehicle very rusty in places.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,166 miles

exhaust rusty in places,slight wear in rear wheel beraings.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,985 miles

front brake pads well worn, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,008 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,008 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HG54 FYB 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 75%.

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 HG54 FYB, 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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HG54 FYB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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