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EP03 JEN

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 JEN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 92,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanging low (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 91,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light comes on then goes off

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,025 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed with in 12 of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed with in 12 of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,202 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid pipe (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Has a small hole in cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount has play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front arms corroded

Front wipers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2016 61,576 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 61,496 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,001 miles

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

handbrake levers not returning fully

Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake levers not returning fully

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,750 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 JEN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver 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 JEN, 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 JEN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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