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BA04 VHP

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 VHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 161,858 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 155,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 151,259 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 145,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 141,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 124,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 119,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,710 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Near side wiper blade poor.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2011 83,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2010 76,006 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 64,226 miles

rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,864 miles

c/l 562081

Fail 17 Jul 2008 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,323 miles

c/l 510346

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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BA04 VHP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA04 VHP, 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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BA04 VHP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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