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HY54 LYJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,773 mi
Last recorded181,773 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 181,773 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 176,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 172,368 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded

chip in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2022 167,675 miles

Rear floor section rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2022 167,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear floor section rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 162,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,516 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 157,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edge

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 133,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,765 miles

front tyres getting very low on inside edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,105 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,886 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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HY54 LYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY54 LYJ, 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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What year was HY54 LYJ registered?

HY54 LYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HY54 LYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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