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NL54 MGZ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 MGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 127,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 127,679 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 126,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,691 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,691 miles

under body corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,625 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 94,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

under body corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,309 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,259 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,933 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,227 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NL54 MGZ 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 69.6%.

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 NL54 MGZ, 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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NL54 MGZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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