2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LS54 HNZ

The vehicle currently meets the roadworthiness standard, but the maintenance history indicates a clear trend of worsening condition over the last two years. The most recent test on 2025-11-29 at 136,643 miles was passed, yet the failure to maintain this status in the subsequent years suggests a lack of consistent upkeep. The 2024-11-23 test at 132,268 miles failed on the front brake pads, which are less than 1.5 mm thick, indicating that the owner has likely been skipping routine brake inspections for several years, a pattern that has since worsened. This gap in maintenance is compounded by the 2023-11-25 test at 127,409 miles, which was also passed, but the lack of a record for the 2022-11-30 test at 121,388 miles confirms that the owner has not maintained the vehicle for a full year, leaving the car vulnerable to future failure. The mileage accumulation rate is high for an age of 22 years, with the most recent test occurring just 10 months after the vehicle's original registration date. This rapid mileage increase suggests the owner has been driving the car heavily for the past year, accumulating wear on suspension components, brakes, and drivetrain parts without replacing them. While the 2025-11-29 test at 136,643 miles passed, the subsequent failures at 132,268 miles and 127,409 miles demonstrate that the car has been driven on average for only 10 months since its first registration. This short maintenance window combined with the failure of the brake pads in the most recent test indicates that the owner has likely driven the car for less than a year, leading to accelerated failure of critical components like brakes and suspension. Given the recurring faults of insufficient brake pads and the lack of maintenance records for the 2022-11-30 test, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and wear on suspension bushings and oil seals. The 2024-11-23 test at 132,268 miles flagged a front oil leak, which is a common issue for older vehicles but a serious problem if not addressed immediately. The 2023-11-25 test at 127,409 miles confirmed that the oil leak was not excessive, but the failure of the brake pads suggests that the owner has not replaced the pads or checked the rotors regularly. A thorough inspection is necessary to verify the condition of suspension bushes and brake discs, as these components are prone to failure under the high mileage and lack of maintenance history. The car's structural integrity remains a concern, particularly regarding the wheel alignment and suspension bushings, which are critical for roadworthiness.