2004 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · FH54 RNU

The 2004 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 March 2026 at 122,003 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT results stretching back to January 2022. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five most recent entries, indicating the vehicle has not entered a worsening or deteriorating condition under official inspection. Recorded mileage sits at 122,003 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 5,546 miles per year. The test history shows light and consistent use: 114,512 miles in January 2022, 115,400 in February 2023, 116,131 in February 2024, 118,205 in April 2025, and 122,003 in March 2026. Annual accumulation stayed between 600 and 3,800 miles with no gaps exceeding thirteen months. Low yearly coverage such as this often points to a car kept for short local trips or periods of storage rather than sustained motorway wear. The absence of flagged items means the MOT record gives no direct evidence of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion requiring attention. A clean pass sheet does not certify component life, however. At this age and mileage, a buyer should still inspect subframe and sill integrity for rust, confirm brake calipers are free and discs within tolerance, and check suspension mounting points for perishing rubber that a visual test may not record as a defect. Previous keepers clearly met statutory test requirements without lapse and avoided the repeated minor failures that mark neglected upkeep. The sparse, fault-free history suggests basic statutory care rather than documented mechanical refurbishment. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the unseen wear typical of a low-mileage two-decade-old hatchback.