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LR54 EJL

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 EJL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,042 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 135,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 134,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside screen wash misaligned but provide sufficient fluid

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

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

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

Offside sun visor missing

o/s and n/s headlamp deteriorated but light output not significantly reduced

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 117,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,547 miles

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2013 88,547 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,226 miles

Engine management light on

handbrake travel close to excess

o/s/f brake grabbing on roller brake test close to excess

o/s/f headlamp aim only just visable

o/s/f lower arm front bush perishing and splitting

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly on roller brake test

Fail 17 Oct 2012 79,226 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel close to excess

o/s/f brake grabbing on roller brake test close to excess

o/s/f headlamp aim only just visable

o/s/f lower arm front bush perishing and splitting

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly on roller brake test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,201 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,905 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,877 miles

Advise:- damage to floorpan/chassis/front subframe/fuel and brake pipes under nearside of car

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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LR54 EJL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR54 EJL, 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 LR54 EJL registered?

LR54 EJL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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