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EO04 AHJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,434 mi
Last recorded138,434 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 AHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 136,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 132,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,927 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,679 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,839 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 121,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 116,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Head lamp lens in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust seal perishing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp lens in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 110,994 miles

play in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Jun 2018 110,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in inner rack joints

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,777 miles

Added 2 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (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 Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,775 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also binding slightly - Uneven wear across axle (3.5.1g)

Added 2 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (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 Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and chassis sections.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,872 miles

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

exhaust deteriorated / corroded and held up with wire

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

exhaust deteriorated / corroded and held up with wire

wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,284 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 71,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 66,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2011 66,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,540 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,919 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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EO04 AHJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EO04 AHJ, 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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EO04 AHJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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