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MT54 VGU

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,141 mi
Last recorded152,141 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 152,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,141 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,535 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 147,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,988 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 130,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 195-60-15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing 195-61-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,059 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 96,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,442 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 79,442 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,675 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,832 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MT54 VGU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT54 VGU, 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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MT54 VGU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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