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EP03 GAB

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,673 mi
Last recorded148,673 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,673 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust hitting chassis in the middle and rear anti roll bar

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded through

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 148,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end plate corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end pate corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Clutch pipe corroded.

Exhaust hitting chassis in the middle and rear anti roll bar.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded through.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 141,560 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 141,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,019 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,486 miles

Oil leak from filter ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,474 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,474 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,311 miles

advise both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,151 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,956 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,366 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 GAB 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 GAB, 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 GAB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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