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EP03 BEL

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BEL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 79,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise limited inspection inner arch covers

advise limited inspection os,ns sill areas plastic covers

advise rear surpport panel weak

Fail 5 Nov 2024 78,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor chassie areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os,ns areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise limited inspection inner arch covers

advise limited inspection os,ns sill areas plastic covers

advise rear surpport panel weak

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,276 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surport weak

advise limited inspection inner arch covers

advise limited inspection sill covers

Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chaisse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surport weak

advise limited inspection inner arch covers

advise limited inspection sill covers

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns sill floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas weak limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas weak limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal os,ns inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,535 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 62,296 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 62,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,935 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 55,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,075 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front brake bind

Fail 9 May 2018 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake bind

Pass 19 May 2017 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn inner edges

o/s parking brake poor

Fail 10 May 2017 45,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s wiper torn

Pass 10 May 2016 40,370 miles

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

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear h/brake poor[h/brake 17%]

Pass 11 May 2015 34,345 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 34,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 29,091 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 24,066 miles

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 24,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 21,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front abs cables insecure

Pass 14 May 2011 20,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 20,888 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,828 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front ABS cable insecure

Pass 16 May 2009 18,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 18,467 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

sun visor in zone 'a' boderline pass (swept area)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,323 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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EP03 BEL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EP03 BEL, 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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EP03 BEL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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