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E26 SEY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests50 (37 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate74%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 SEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

37 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,071 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 201,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,072 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,065 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper levers part on (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 201,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,925 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 79,925 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 190,762 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle corroded in a few places including floors front to rear and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 190,757 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak no readings (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle corroded in a few places including floors front to rear and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 185,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 185,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at re ar at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 174,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 144,271 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 144,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 139,835 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,553 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,550 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,183 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,183 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,858 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,687 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 107,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,074 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 96,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,975 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs grooved and corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,227 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Front pads worn low

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,227 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Front pads worn low

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,637 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 55,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake dragging slighlty. also squeeling.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,874 miles

N/S/F SCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT (CLEARING SCREEN EFFICIENTLY).O/S/F SCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT(CLEARING SCREEN EFFICIENTLY)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,731 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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E26 SEY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74%.

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 E26 SEY, 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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E26 SEY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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