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MJ54 ZBW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 ZBW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,361 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 113,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,865 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 112,865 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 110,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Obligatory indirect vision device missing driver sun visor (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 107,555 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 107,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,300 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,292 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 84,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 81,829 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 81,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2011 78,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre (wall) cracking

Pass 15 May 2010 75,197 miles

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 16 May 2009 72,092 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 69,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,333 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 ZBW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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