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BW04 MTV

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,068 mi
Last recorded93,068 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 93,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 86,909 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,453 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease badly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 71,925 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Head lamps starting to go opaque

Nearside Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease badly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,207 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 63,207 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,400 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 58,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,202 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,564 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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BW04 MTV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BW04 MTV, 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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BW04 MTV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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