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MV54 FUP

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,336 mi
Last recorded119,336 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 118,146 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 118,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,731 miles

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes in engine bay on connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 108,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 102,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,541 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,077 miles

small cut in n.s.f lower ball joint gater

very slight play in o.s track rod end

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,911 miles

cut in n.s.f ball joint gater

very slight play in o.s track rod end

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,206 miles

cut in n.s.f ball joint gater

very slight play in o.s.r track rod end

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,290 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,141 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 FUP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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