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OV54 MGJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,275 miles

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

front tyre worn on edge

nsf brake slightly binding

track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,838 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,490 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 38,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,976 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,478 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 MGJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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