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OE54 BYT

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,330 mi
Last recorded162,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 BYT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 162,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 150,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 150,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to inner door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,766 miles

Nearside Front Part of loor to sill slightly corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 136,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Part of loor to sill slightly corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,529 miles

Nearside Front Part of floor to sill slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner side of tread also has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner side of tread also has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 127,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near & offside have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 124,006 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near & offside have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,525 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,812 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,777 miles

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

lip/wear on front discs

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,730 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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OE54 BYT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OE54 BYT, 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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OE54 BYT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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