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OV54 AYF

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 106,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake effort poor

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear seats and belts etc not fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,710 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 28 Feb 2022 105,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,029 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake has slight travel

Fail 21 Nov 2020 103,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords present in the large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords present in the large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear wiper split

parking brake has very little reserve travel requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,438 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Nearside front lower arm front bush splitting

Nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 101,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Nearside front lower arm front bush splitting

Nearside front tyre bold on the inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Negative battery terminal loose

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

Offside front tyre bold on the inner shoulder

Offside front tyre cracking in the tread

Offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front number plate is cracked

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

o/s/f tyre is perished

rear tyres are perished

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,452 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,091 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake discs looks to be damaged by excessive heat

Fail 29 Oct 2016 90,091 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to exhaust

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake discs looks to be damaged by excessive heat

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,460 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)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f shock absorber appears to be leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,449 miles

EPS light was on at the start of the test but went off before the end

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate cracked

n/s/f shocker absorber is leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,449 miles

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

EPS light was on at the start of the test but went off before the end

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate cracked

n/s/f shocker absorber is leaking

play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint

play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,394 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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OV54 AYF 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 73.9%.

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 OV54 AYF, 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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OV54 AYF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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