2004 Honda Civic 1.3L Electric · FH54 RJH

The 2004 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 March 2025 at 109,410 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 22 March 2023 at 91,846 miles, immediately retested the same day at 91,848 miles and passed with no defects logged, indicating a likely administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. Recorded mileage sits at 109,410 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 4,973 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 83,196 miles in February 2022, 91,848 in March 2023, 100,768 in March 2024, and 109,410 in March 2025. Annual accumulation holds near 8,600 to 9,000 miles, consistent and moderate for the period covered. The clean record across these dates implies the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits, though the sparse history before 2022 leaves earlier wear undocumented. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age. The MOT file raises no advisories on brake discs, binding calipers, or exhaust integrity, yet test stations vary in rigor and a 2004 shell may hide structural rust beneath sills or arches not captured by a pass result. Verify the 22 March 2023 failure reason via the full DVSA certificate, as the summary lists no defects. Confirm in person that tyres, wiper blades, and underbody condition match the clean recorded trend before purchase.