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MV54 AEA

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,033 mi
Last recorded139,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 AEA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 139,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,373 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 122,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks lambda sensor wiring (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,765 miles

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

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))

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

exhaust flexi has a slight blow

hand brake travel on upper limit

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,720 miles

Both wiper blades worn and n/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Most steel brake pipes corroded and underbody corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,841 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,037 miles

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,037 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,615 miles

exh centre section heavily corroded at flanges

n/s/r tyre inner tread distorting

slight play o/s/r a/r/b link

Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exh centre section heavily corroded at flanges

n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre inner tread distorting

slight play o/s/r a/r/b link

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,450 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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MV54 AEA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MV54 AEA, 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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MV54 AEA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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