2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV05 MSX
2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 85,916 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 MSX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 85,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 MSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (OV05 MSX) between April 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
OV05 MSX Mileage History
- 14/04/200819,186 mi
- 03/04/200923,966 mi+4,780 mi
- 13/04/201029,213 mi+5,247 mi
- 13/04/201029,213 mi
- 08/04/201134,918 mi+5,705 mi
- 02/04/201240,137 mi+5,219 mi
- 18/04/201345,174 mi+5,037 mi
- 08/04/201450,407 mi+5,233 mi
- 09/04/201555,485 mi+5,078 mi
- 21/03/201659,036 mi+3,551 mi
- 31/03/201762,786 mi+3,750 mi
- 11/04/201866,681 mi+3,895 mi
- 25/03/201970,449 mi+3,768 mi
- 26/03/201970,449 mi
- 23/06/202074,393 mi+3,944 mi
- 21/06/202175,736 mi+1,343 mi
- 26/05/202277,761 mi+2,025 mi
- 26/05/202277,761 mi
- 25/05/202379,917 mi+2,156 mi
- 21/03/202482,303 mi+2,386 mi
- 04/04/202584,373 mi+2,070 mi
- 04/04/202584,373 mi
- 18/03/202685,916 mi+1,543 mi
- 23/03/202685,916 mi
Average of roughly 3,720 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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