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EJ04 YFS

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 90,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 80,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 80,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.32% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp light source incorrectly fitted image also too low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 169,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 169,565 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 169,564 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 74,822 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2020 74,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front lower suspension arm deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2019 68,458 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2019 68,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 63,698 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 63,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,634 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 53,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,285 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,566 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 34,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,234 miles

o/s/r tyre low of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EJ04 YFS is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EJ04 YFS, 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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EJ04 YFS is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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