2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · YG54 HTN

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 10 February 2026 at 198,744 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent four year trend of passing without a single advisory or failure, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is steady and aligns with the age of the car. Between January 2022 at 170,964 miles and February 2026 at 198,744 miles, the vehicle covered 27,780 miles. This averages roughly 6,900 miles per year over the last four years, indicating the car remains in regular use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. While the DVSA record is remarkably clean, the high overall mileage of nearly 200,000 miles necessitates a physical check of high wear components. A buyer should manually inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these often perish on older Civics without appearing as immediate MOT failures. Checking for chassis corrosion in typical Honda rust zones is also prudent, as surface rust does not always trigger a failure until it compromises structural integrity. The absence of recorded brake or tyre advisories over five years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. It implies the previous owner replaced consumables proactively before they reached the legal limit. Verification of the service history for timing belt and water pump intervals is the final critical step, as these are internal engine components that the MOT process does not evaluate.