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MV54 FYJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,101 miles

Underside surface rust

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,396 miles

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Rear Surface Rust

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Surface rust front and rear

Fail 5 Feb 2020 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface rust front and rear

Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,273 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to front of arm recommend to be checked or replaced at next service. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,995 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,009 miles

1.rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,926 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.front and rear inner brake pads appear low 3.exhaust corroded on joints

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,793 miles

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

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 FYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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