2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF54 EFO
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 121,099 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RF54 EFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2023
- 121,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 EFO MOT History
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 EFO) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF54 EFO Mileage History
- 14/10/2022118,905 mi
- 14/10/2022118,905 mi
- 11/10/2023121,050 mi+2,145 mi
- 12/10/2023121,050 mi
- 16/10/2023121,099 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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