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MF54 HLG

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 HLG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,129 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of sills

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 114,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Outer sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of sills

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,535 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 108,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at joint with hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at joint with hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,501 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,786 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,395 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,482 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,482 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lamps illuminate permanently (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,908 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 72,905 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,710 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,187 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,591 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 8 Sep 2010 33,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,337 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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MF54 HLG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MF54 HLG, 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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MF54 HLG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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