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EP03 MAJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,604 mi
Last recorded119,604 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 MAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 114,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 106,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,317 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 99,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,930 miles

exhaust baffle fitted at time of test

under body covered with underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

exhaust baffle fitted at time of test

under body covered with underseal

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,385 miles

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

both front suspension arms starting to unbond

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,855 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn ON the legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,168 miles

Both front tyres ON limit.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limit.

Slight corrosion to floor and chassis.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,099 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,090 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 49,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,355 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 8 Aug 2009 31,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,628 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 MAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MAJ, 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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What year was EP03 MAJ registered?

EP03 MAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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