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AB03 JOS

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 JOS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 119,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,754 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,436 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 34,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges + slightly de-formed

advise slight side play in o/s + n/s front shock absorber pins

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,231 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges + slightly de-formed

advise slight side play in o/s + n/s front shock absorber pins

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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AB03 JOS is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB03 JOS, 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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What year was AB03 JOS registered?

AB03 JOS is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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