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EL02 ZAC

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL02 ZAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 123,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 121,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,902 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 113,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,914 miles

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

Slight movement in both front suspension legs

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,581 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,666 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,397 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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EL02 ZAC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 EL02 ZAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL02 ZAC registered?

EL02 ZAC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is EL02 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL02 ZAC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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