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MV54 UBT

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,125 mi
Last recorded66,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,797 miles

Handbrake only just passed the test 17%

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,691 miles

advise rear seats removed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,858 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,542 miles

Front FRONT TYRES VERY LOW

Pass 9 Jun 2018 56,142 miles

advise hand brake effort,at service limit

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,099 miles

Habndbrake only just passed the test 19%

Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 48,683 miles

advise hand brake at service limit 16 % only just a pass

Fail 14 May 2016 48,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise hand brake at service limit 16 % only just a pass

Pass 11 May 2015 43,582 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 37,350 miles

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

needs exhaust clamp rear

slight play in nearside front strut

Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,350 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

needs exhaust clamp rear

slight play in nearside front strut

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,914 miles

Both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge,

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,787 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 UBT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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