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MJ54 CNC

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 CNC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 86,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under vehicle covered in stone chip

Fail 23 May 2026 86,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under vehicle covered in stone chip

Pass 27 May 2023 83,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level nlow

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 83,530 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level nlow

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension compliance bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres have cracking visable. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,754 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion on both rear inner sills(adjacent to suspension component). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension compliance bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres have cracking visable. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both frt shock absorbers

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,645 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cat heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section joining back box detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cat heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,661 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes worn

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to chords

cat heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both frt tyres wearing on edges

cracks on n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

exhaust centre section corroded on bracket

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,319 miles

Bonnet release cable has been repaired,lever snapped off.still able to readily open bonnet.

Centre Middle section of exhaust (bracket) corroded,advise renewal.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,104 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre section where it meets the back box is deteriorated.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,104 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre section where it meets the back box is deteriorated.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,952 miles

o/s/f brake binding.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,391 miles

frt tyres slight wear on edges

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,440 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

OSR brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,907 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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MJ54 CNC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ54 CNC, 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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MJ54 CNC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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