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MA54 GCX

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

162,315 mi
Last recorded162,315 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 GCX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 156,704 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 156,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,708 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,891 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 144,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

heat shield insurcure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,681 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 138,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 133,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,745 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 124,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,380 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,087 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 83,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,796 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,062 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,007 miles

advise nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,965 miles

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

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

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

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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MA54 GCX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MA54 GCX, 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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MA54 GCX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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