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LJ54 XXW

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 XXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicles suspension lowered but not excessively

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,723 miles

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 6 May 2021 85,628 miles

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

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

Screen washers weak

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,115 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,964 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,778 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,737 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,807 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,548 miles

long handbrake travel

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,548 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

long handbrake travel

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,074 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,029 miles

handbrake arms on calipers not fully returning to stops

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/r tyre has minor cut to outer sidewall

o/s/f indicator lense cracked & wingmirror body damaged

rear number plate has water ingress

slight wear to front outer track rod ends

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen washers slightly blocked

handbrake arms on calipers not fully returning to stops

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/r tyre has minor cut to outer sidewall

o/s/f indicator lense cracked & wingmirror body damaged

rear number plate has water ingress

slight wear to front outer track rod ends

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,130 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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LJ54 XXW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ54 XXW, 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 LJ54 XXW registered?

LJ54 XXW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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