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EF04 LFN

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,012 mi
Last recorded184,012 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 184,012 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 May 2022 158,310 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 May 2022 158,310 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 May 2021 144,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 106,405 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2018 96,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2018 96,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 93,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 93,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 90,501 miles

Both the front Headlamp lenses have faded/crazed.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wishbone bush has split on oneside.(front bush).

Pass 26 May 2015 87,546 miles

Both Headlamp lenses are faded/crazed.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The Nearside front wishbone bush(front bush)has small tears/splits in.

The Offside front wishbone bush(front bush)is starting to split on oneside.

Fail 18 May 2015 87,393 miles

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

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

Both Headlamp lenses are faded/crazed.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The Nearside front wishbone bush(front bush)has small tears/splits in.

The Offside front wishbone bush(front bush)is starting to split on oneside.

Pass 13 May 2014 83,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,425 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 May 2012 72,260 miles

Engine management light illuminated half way through mot test.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 59,386 miles

Advise that the offside front lower wishbone ball joint boot/dust cover is split.

Pass 28 May 2010 50,784 miles

Front wipers split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,364 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low & slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 20,832 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 LFN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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