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HJ54 UTR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

43,469 mi
Last recorded43,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UTR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,469 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,193 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury area around hinges corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis from rear inner sills up toward rear, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,942 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury area adjacent to tailgate hinges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,353 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

H/lamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill & floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill & floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

H/lamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill & floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill & floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,325 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

under body has corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2022 39,325 miles

Offside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,993 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s and o\s rear tyre cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

under car rusted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 37,992 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o\s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s and o\s rear tyre cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

under car rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s on brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under car rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,974 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 35,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen outside zone a less than 10 mm

Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached n\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,565 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o\s rear drop link bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

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

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

o\s rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 30,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,214 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 27,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,932 miles

brake fluid level half way down

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front wiper rubber splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,179 miles

advise:offside front wiper rubber split

advise:offside washer jet sprays weak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,485 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 18,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ54 UTR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ54 UTR, 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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HJ54 UTR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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