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ML54 AZJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 AZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,751 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 88,741 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/side and n/side suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 75,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,044 miles

second hand shockers and corroded

x2 rear inner sills corroded-x2 headlamp lens deteriorated-x2 rear chassis legs corroded-all rear brake pipes+flexi pipes corroded-n/s/f/ brake pads worn low

Fail 9 May 2019 62,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing o/s/f/ (3.3 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/f/ (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f/ front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f/ front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

x2 rear inner sills corroded-x2 headlamp lens deteriorated-x2 rear chassis legs corroded-all rear brake pipes+flexi pipes corroded-n/s/f/ brake pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2018 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear brake pipes + hoses starting to corrode+perish.

advise underside of car starting to rust+corrode.

Pass 3 May 2017 55,896 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,726 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,726 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,663 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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ML54 AZJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML54 AZJ, 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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ML54 AZJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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