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OE54 ESN

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 ESN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 124,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 123,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard catalyst missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 115,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,624 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,624 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,873 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 57,836 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2012 54,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing to the inner edge

nearside front tyre damaged on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,000 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing to the inner edge

nearside front tyre damaged on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,696 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,479 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 44,473 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,337 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,619 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,026 miles

advise both front tyres on 1mm on inner edge

advise both rear tyres on 2mm on inner edge

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 ESN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ESN, 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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What year was OE54 ESN registered?

OE54 ESN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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