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MF54 PHN

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,568 mi
Last recorded126,568 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 PHN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose insecure mounting corroded off

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion in chassis under battery

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear fuel filler and vent pipes corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

nearside rear fuel filler and vent pipes corrosion

plastic sill covers

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

nearside rear fuel filler and vent pipes corrosion

plastic sill covers

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

nearside rear fuel filler and vent pipes corrosion

park brake lever little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 117,148 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding recheck wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding recheck wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside rear and offside rear [front to rear] brake pipes corrosion

nearside rear fuel filler and vent pipes corrosion

park brake lever little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,607 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))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,607 miles

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

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

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))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front track rod end ball joint split pin missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,360 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 24 Feb 2014 60,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,990 miles

advise handbrake travell

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,787 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,631 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,720 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 PHN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHN, 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 PHN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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