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A20 GHK

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills.

corrosion to fuel filler neck.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,108 miles

corrosion forming on chassi and suspension.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,102 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL OSF NSF (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 104,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,794 miles

slight tearing to both front lower arm bushes

some run out on rear brakes

various corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

child seat webbing fraying

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroded

Underbody Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 96,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing bad on inside of tread.very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,on 2-3mm now.

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

Fail 26 Oct 2019 96,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing bad on inside of tread.very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,on 2-3mm now.

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,451 miles

corrosion to suspension parts coil springs,exhaust and brake pipes and pipe holders in areas.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished/cracked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished/cracked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has light surface corrosion to the under carriage.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,074 miles

front brakes have slight imbalance and fluctuation

front suspension bushes have slight deterioration

rear exhaust flange has slight deterioration

Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes have slight imbalance and fluctuation

front suspension bushes have slight deterioration

rear exhaust flange has slight deterioration

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre at 3 mm

Fail 26 Sep 2014 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre at 3 mm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 53,010 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,281 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,412 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A20 GHK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 GHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 GHK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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