Official DVLA Record

2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF54 ACU

RF54 ACU

2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 176,167 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 01/06/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (12/11/2024)
Recorded Mileage
176,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/06/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12/11/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1590cc
Mechanical Assessment

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RF54 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
  • 176,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RF54 ACU Mileage History

  1. 03/08/2022156,896 mi
  2. 03/06/2023165,014 mi+8,118 mi
  3. 03/06/2023165,014 mi
  4. 20/05/2024176,167 mi+11,153 mi
  5. 20/05/2024176,167 mi

Average of roughly 10,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RF54 ACU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 16:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RF54 ACU) between August 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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