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OV54 FLX

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,254 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside has surface rust

Fail 5 Mar 2025 129,201 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside has surface rust

Pass 18 Feb 2024 125,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play not bad enough to fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Near side rear number plate lighet

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Off side front lower ball joint slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 113,497 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 94,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

catalyst corroded and slight leaks

parts of suspension and under body are corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps deteriorated covers (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

catalyst corroded and slight leaks

parts of suspension and under body are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,551 miles

Parts of chassis, sills and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 93,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Parts of chassis, sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,052 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,116 miles

E.C.U light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 21 Aug 2017 89,093 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

E.C.U light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc scored and burnt

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,506 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,613 miles

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

rear brakes very noisey when reversed advise to inspect

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracked

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracked

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,207 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,177 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 FLX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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