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MF54 PFZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 PFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 138,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm bushes deteriorating but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroding near suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroding near suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light glass cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light glass cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm bushes deteriorating but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroding near suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroding near suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,863 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension bushes badly deteriorated but no movement at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 135,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy pipe bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension bushes badly deteriorated but no movement at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 134,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 132,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside/suspension has a lot of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 132,540 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust fully snapped at centre section. zero reading at tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped in half (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside/suspension has a lot of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,224 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,083 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,083 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,590 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

wiper smearing but clearing screen

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,722 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,096 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,233 miles

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 6 Aug 2010 51,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,533 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,533 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,947 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 PFZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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