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OV54 AZB

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AZB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,366 miles

Both headlamp lenses deterioated

Rear Suspension components corroded

Stonechips to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,012 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,012 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,921 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,921 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,921 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded

headlamp aim not checked

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,524 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

washer jets poor ( low pressure).

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,263 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc has got HOT.

Nearside Front wheel bearing unable to test brake binding.

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,310 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres perrished

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and N/S/R tyres perrished

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

shallow cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

shallow cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,867 miles

engine man. light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,579 miles

both rear brakes binding & brake pads look low not see inner pads

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,306 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,554 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,321 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,165 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 AZB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue 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 OV54 AZB, 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 AZB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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