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OE54 GWO

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 GWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,418 miles

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

Heat Sheild loss around cat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel binding

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,662 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres different size too rear tyres

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 11 Jul 2019 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,302 miles

both front tyres perishing and offside nearside front low

both headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear bumper slightly misaligned

offside front and nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing and offside nearside front low

both headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear bumper slightly misaligned

offside front and nearside rear brake slightly binding

parking brake imbalanced

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation behind lens. Still providing acceptable pattern and output.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Has retaining studs missing. Is still secure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Has retaining studs missing. Is still secure. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation behind lens. Still providing acceptable pattern and output.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Has retaining studs missing. Is still secure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Has retaining studs missing. Is still secure. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,425 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,105 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

NS washer jet partially blocked

NS wiper slightly split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,356 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GWO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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