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HJ54 YEF

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 105,200 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint - split pin and lower thread missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 88,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,682 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,123 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,512 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,537 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 YEF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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