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HJ54 YEC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,733 mi
Last recorded71,733 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,733 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front and Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded All coil x4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear and Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 tyres cracked, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,580 miles

tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Washer jet not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Joint between centre and rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Joint between centre and rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,086 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 56,086 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 53,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on its inner edge.Possible noise could be created.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 51,586 miles

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

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

Both the headlamp lenses have badly faded.

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on its inner edge.Possible noise could be created.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,195 miles

Front Brake discs are lipped.

Front Brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,115 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating, starting to affect beam pattern

Nearside Front windscreen wiper starting to split

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating, starting to affect beam pattern

Offside Front windscreen wiper starting to split

Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,829 miles

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 20 Sep 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,376 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,652 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 YEC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HJ54 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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