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EF04 JFJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 JFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 45,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,831 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,529 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 35,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,644 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 32,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,286 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,286 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 28,032 miles

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,234 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 26,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside headlamp lens has faded.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,282 miles

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

n/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

o/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

Pass 26 May 2012 17,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,385 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 2,705 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 2,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,051 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 JFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JFJ, 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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What year was EF04 JFJ registered?

EF04 JFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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