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EF04 AXW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 AXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,915 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,394 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,043 miles

hand brake weak performance just passed

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever high

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,140 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever high

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,347 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,347 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,535 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 85% worn.

Handbrake performance slightly weak.

Slight corrosion to O/S/F coil spring.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 26,535 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 85% worn.

Handbrake performance slightly weak.

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bands & has nail in tread.

Slight corrosion to O/S/F coil spring.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,010 miles

N/S headlight aim on lowest limit & O/S on highest.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 16,010 miles

N/S headlight aim on lowest limit & O/S on highest.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,630 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread ( un-repairable if punctured- 195/60x15).

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 30 May 2008 9,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,023 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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EF04 AXW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF04 AXW, 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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EF04 AXW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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