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BG04 LKY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LKY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,129 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,970 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre outer edges worn, Both side fronts

Pass 29 Aug 2022 100,932 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,529 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front dips have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible front reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread/punctured ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at joint with flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear reg plate has slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 91,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration of front plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 80,716 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone bush slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2017 80,714 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone bush slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 41,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,728 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 36,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,718 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

advise surfacecracking on offside and nearside rear outer tyre walls.

Pass 10 May 2010 22,030 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)

advise minor surface cracking on all four outer tyre walls.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,770 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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BG04 LKY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver 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 BG04 LKY, 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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BG04 LKY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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