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BA04 VJE

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 VJE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 51,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 49,754 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 47,156 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,351 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 37,237 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 37,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,260 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake 18%

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,720 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,096 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,661 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,055 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,055 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,041 miles

wiper blades worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,171 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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BA04 VJE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJE, 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 BA04 VJE registered?

BA04 VJE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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