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EP03 CAZ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,908 mi
Last recorded160,908 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 156,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 150,158 miles

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

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

under body under sealed

Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 97,085 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has splitting in outer sidewall, no ply or cords exposed at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has splitting in outer sidewall, no ply or cords exposed at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,551 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,019 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine check light on/ manifold to downpipe bolt broke off/ hard to get gears suspect clutch / no cat on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,197 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 CAZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EP03 CAZ, 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 CAZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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