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ML54 EOW

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,125 mi
Last recorded128,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 EOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 128,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 123,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,302 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,881 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,881 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,052 miles

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,305 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 EOW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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