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EF04 LFR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 4 mm and has minor cuts no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear seats folded and carpeted not allowing full inspection of 3 adult belts

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,542 miles

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

rear seats folded and has contents not allowing full inspection of 3 adult seat belts

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,876 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 69,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords balding and cut to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,226 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 LFR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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