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MA54 YXU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 108,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,767 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 102,766 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,348 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,347 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,238 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 88,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 88,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,185 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,937 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,833 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel long

slight split wiper blades

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,897 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)

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 YXU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YXU, 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 MA54 YXU registered?

MA54 YXU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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