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LF54 VAJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 VAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (poor pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (poor pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 14 Aug 2023 74,525 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 74,524 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,254 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 73,254 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,354 miles

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

off side rear bumper damaged.

oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2016 48,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,131 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,468 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 9,074 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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LF54 VAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF54 VAJ, 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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LF54 VAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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