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MH54 GVG

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,408 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 124,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,194 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 115,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,352 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 108,348 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 103,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s and n\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,823 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,918 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 87,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,532 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp dim

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

nearside headlamp dim

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,376 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust flange corroded slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2013 70,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

high level stop light inop

rear exhaust flange corroded slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,769 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 37,720 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,199 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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MH54 GVG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MH54 GVG, 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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MH54 GVG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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