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MJ54 LVZ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both head lamps deteriorating unable to check aim or pattern.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,471 miles

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

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

both headlights deteriorating

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,107 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

various points on rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 77,107 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,642 miles

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

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 67,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded near nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to offside front brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,637 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 55,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 55,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,042 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,042 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,887 miles

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 cracked and perished

Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,887 miles

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

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

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 cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,696 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing slighty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,159 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 26,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,880 miles

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

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)

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 LVZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJ54 LVZ, 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 LVZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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