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CF04 EET

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EET
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,354 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 145,059 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 142,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 138,104 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,879 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,879 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,291 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

parking brake slightly high travel

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,613 miles

Engine management light on

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,646 miles

Long handbrake travel

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Fail 31 Jul 2010 65,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,179 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

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

Oil on min mark

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2009 54,179 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

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

Oil on min mark

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,775 miles

handbrake travel needs adjustment

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2008 38,775 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)

handbrake travel needs adjustment

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,505 miles

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

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

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

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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CF04 EET is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF04 EET, 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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CF04 EET is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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