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HJ54 WJY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

172,183 mi
Last recorded172,183 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WJY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 172,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 172,183 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 166,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 159,613 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 159,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 151,614 miles

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Rear parking brake application uneven

Fail 17 May 2023 151,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Rear parking brake application uneven

Pass 3 May 2022 144,453 miles

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 May 2021 139,697 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 139,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 127,894 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 127,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,866 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 118,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 115,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,887 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,225 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,199 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,356 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,619 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,619 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,921 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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HJ54 WJY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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