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2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RJ05 YMU

RJ05 YMU

2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 102,343 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/11/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2024)
Recorded Mileage
102,343 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/11/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1590cc

RJ05 YMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
  • 102,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 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%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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RJ05 YMU Mileage History

  1. 17/11/202189,730 mi
  2. 25/11/202189,748 mi+18 mi
  3. 24/11/202294,494 mi+4,746 mi
  4. 24/11/202294,494 mi
  5. 28/11/2023102,343 mi+7,849 mi

Average of roughly 6,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RJ05 YMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 20:29
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 2005 Honda Civic (RJ05 YMU) between November 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2023 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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