BV54 TKE

2004 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 September 2023
Last recorded mileage
18,428 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Honda has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 18,428 miles. The vehicle has been off the road for over 2 years, with a current SORN status and no valid MOT.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,993 miles/year, with a significant drop from 122,747 miles in Sep 2019 to 131,111 miles in Sep 2022, suggesting periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2018-08-31, a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring suspension arm failures and advisories across 8 tests.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across 4 tests.
  • Recurring ball joint dust cover failures and advisories across 4 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates strong safety features.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has been consistently serviced, with all failures promptly rectified.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 18,428 mi PASSApr 2008: 21,220 mi PASSApr 2009: 23,826 mi PASSJan 2010: 27,245 mi PASSJan 2011: 40,216 mi PASSAug 2011: 43,624 mi PASSAug 2012: 54,108 mi FAILAug 2012: 54,108 mi PASSAug 2013: 70,924 mi PASSAug 2014: 80,275 mi PASSAug 2015: 88,783 mi PASSAug 2016: 97,443 mi PASSAug 2017: 107,681 mi PASSAug 2018: 117,364 mi FAILSep 2018: 117,405 mi FAILSep 2018: 117,405 mi PASSSep 2019: 122,747 mi PASSSep 2020: 126,838 mi FAILSep 2020: 126,842 mi PASSSep 2021: 130,186 mi FAILSep 2021: 130,188 mi FAILSep 2021: 130,190 mi PASSSep 2022: 131,111 mi PASS131k75k18kSep 2007Sep 2022

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 18,428 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 21,220 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 23,826 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both front wipers split on end
USER ENTERED both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/45x17
Jan 2010 PASS 27,245 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 40,216 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 43,624 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 FAIL 54,108 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Aug 2012 PASS 54,108 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 70,924 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play n/s/f track rod end
Aug 2014 PASS 80,275 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 88,783 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2016 PASS 97,443 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 107,681 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 117,364 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front slight play in strut top
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2018 FAIL 117,405 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the join (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY hand brake has little reserve travel
Sep 2018 PASS 117,405 mi
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY hand brake has little reserve travel
Sep 2019 PASS 122,747 mi
ADVISORY no rear seats fitted at the time of test
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges both worn (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY hand brake has little reserve travel
Sep 2020 FAIL 126,838 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear no seats fitted at time of test
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full floor has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 126,842 mi
ADVISORY Rear no seats fitted at time of test
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full floor has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2021 FAIL 130,186 mi
ADVISORY Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe is front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Sep 2021 FAIL 130,188 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of the vehicle has signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 130,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of the vehicle has signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 131,111 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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