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NV54 ESU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 ESU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,485 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,751 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,417 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,767 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,119 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,883 miles

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)

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

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

rear wiper split.

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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NV54 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NV54 ESU, 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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NV54 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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