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MJ54 DRV

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 DRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills covered in plastic covers

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody has corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 105,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,887 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

full under the vehicle corroded

rear crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area and not likely to affect braking or steering

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides near flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

full under the vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,238 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,846 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 79,378 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 79,378 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,542 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,382 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 60,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,228 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside front wipers sligthly split

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,364 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 DRV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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